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KM62 VBN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,739 mi
Last recorded123,739 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 123,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 118,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,138 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 112,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,625 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,427 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,412 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 63,412 miles

Brake performance not tested Unable to release parking brake once applied (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,786 miles

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 46,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 46,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,151 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 42,151 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 34,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 24,929 miles

Oil leak

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 VBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

KM62 VBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is KM62 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 VBN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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