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KM62 WXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 WXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 65,145 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 65,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,927 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2023 58,907 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,645 miles

front pads getting low

wipers poor

Fail 15 Mar 2022 55,645 miles

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

front pads getting low

wipers poor

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 23 Mar 2020 49,865 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade performing poorly

Fail 19 Mar 2020 49,855 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper blade performing poorly

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,750 miles

nsr tyre on limit 2454017

osr tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,828 miles

both front tyres getting low

front discs lipped

front pads very low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,405 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 WXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

KM62 WXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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The MOT history for KM62 WXJ 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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