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KM62 XHS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,151 mi
Last recorded140,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,151 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 136,667 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 136,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in place ,marginal pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 129,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ***upper & lower*** (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 122,680 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres worn 2 - 3 mm tread

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XHS 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

KM62 XHS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is KM62 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 XHS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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