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L12 KNK

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 KNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,886 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 38,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,226 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 34,226 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,078 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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L12 KNK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 L12 KNK, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L12 KNK registered?

L12 KNK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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