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KN62 LBJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,028 mi
Last recorded61,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 61,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 52,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 31,257 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 28,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers slight smearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on the outer edge and wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 28,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers slight smearing

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on the outer edge and wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 25,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 22,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished and cracking due to age of rubber

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking due to age of rubber (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre is perished and cracking due to age of rubber

Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,032 miles

Central Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2016 19,620 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KN62 LBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN62 LBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN62 LBJ registered?

KN62 LBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is KN62 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 LBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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