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KN62 ZXV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 ZXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 91,607 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,045 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 87,987 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,923 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,227 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,742 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 42,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2015 31,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

KN62 ZXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is KN62 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 ZXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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