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KN62 MKA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Dec 2024 142,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 132,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 124,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,544 miles

Nearside Front headlight discoloured but still a good pattern

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,896 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,809 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKA, 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.

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What year was KN62 MKA registered?

KN62 MKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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