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KN62 YCW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 132,228 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 132,126 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 124,099 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play detected at the wheel ()

Fail 14 Dec 2024 123,939 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 116,299 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 108,505 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING / CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position BONNET CATCH NOT HOLDING BONNET SHUT (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING / CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 100,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,254 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,919 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,276 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 YCW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

KN62 YCW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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