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KN62 WWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 79,969 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 74,421 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,954 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 68,953 miles

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

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 55,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 48,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,859 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 WWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

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

Is KN62 WWH safe to buy?

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