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KN62 OJX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,227 mi
Last recorded167,227 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 167,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 164,980 miles

Both front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2022 141,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

undercovers fitted not fully allowing inspection

upper rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

undercovers fitted not fully allowing inspection

upper rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,050 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad deteriorated

slight corrosion brake pipe across rear sub frame in clip

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 10 Sep 2020 125,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip pad deteriorated

slight corrosion brake pipe across rear sub frame in clip

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,137 miles

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

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive tail g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,696 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 OJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

KN62 OJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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