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KM62 UPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 UPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2026 131,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2025 121,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,011 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,265 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 75,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,143 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 UPV 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 KM62 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

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

Is KM62 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 UPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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