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KM62 HRO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

255,825 mi
Last recorded255,825 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 HRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 255,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 18 Dec 2024 255,819 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 20 Jun 2024 242,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 229,600 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 229,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 215,606 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 215,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 201,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 193,312 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 193,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2021 179,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 163,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,716 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 131,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 130,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,378 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 96,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 78,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,058 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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KM62 HRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KM62 HRO, 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 KM62 HRO registered?

KM62 HRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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