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KN62 OEA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,897 mi
Last recorded112,897 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 112,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 112,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 103,064 miles

Coolant level low

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,818 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 93,818 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,875 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 69,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 2 bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,614 miles

Front tyres perished

emissions to low to register

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,980 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 OEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

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

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