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KM62 UOW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 99,223 miles

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

Offside Front Top strut bearing rough when rotated lock to lock

Pass 24 May 2024 93,820 miles

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

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

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

The nearside cornering front light is not working

Fail 20 May 2024 93,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

The nearside cornering front light is not working

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,062 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2022 81,812 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 81,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Handbrake efficiency low

Pass 24 May 2021 75,423 miles

Nearside Front day running light insecure

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2020 69,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,554 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 35,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight wear on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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 UOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

KM62 UOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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