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KN62 PPX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 104,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 104,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,930 miles

Handbrake requirements just met

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,955 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 83,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Main brake pipes quite badly corroded where visible and almost completely obscured

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,105 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,434 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,239 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,509 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 PPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

KN62 PPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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