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LL62 KNA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,010 mi
Last recorded64,010 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 KNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 52,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 47,679 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, feathering and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, feathering and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 47,679 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, feathering and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, feathering and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,625 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play detected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 41,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play detected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,414 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 21,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,250 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 20,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LL62 KNA 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 68.8%.

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 LL62 KNA, 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 LL62 KNA registered?

LL62 KNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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