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KM62 VBG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 113,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 103,031 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 102,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 87,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Dec 2020 70,123 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,806 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 42,100 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE /NEARSIDE 3MM TREAD APPROX. (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO PARKING RELEASE LEVER.

Fail 27 Dec 2017 42,100 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL.

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X1. (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE /NEARSIDE 3MM TREAD APPROX. (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO PARKING RELEASE LEVER.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 36,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,932 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 VBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

KM62 VBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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