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DE62 KZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,767 mi
Last recorded166,767 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 166,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 157,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 132,244 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 132,244 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,621 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 107,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,984 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,172 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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DE62 KZW 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 DE62 KZW, 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 DE62 KZW registered?

DE62 KZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DE62 KZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 KZW 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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