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KM62 LBU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 127,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 110,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 98,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 89,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,525 miles

park brake effort a little low

Fail 30 Oct 2021 82,369 miles

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

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

park brake effort a little low

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls worn & outer edge worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre sidewalls worn & outer edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn low and tread 2mm

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn low and tread 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edge and perished

Fail 26 Nov 2015 30,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edge and perished

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 LBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KM62 LBU, 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 KM62 LBU registered?

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

Is KM62 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 LBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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