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KM62 XLK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,755 mi
Last recorded146,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 146,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 137,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 126,804 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 126,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4 - 5.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at D bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at D bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald shoulder and cut to cords 1.6 - 4.mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald shoulder and cut to cords 3 - 4.mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at D bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. - 3.mm and cut but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,962 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,474 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 XLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

KM62 XLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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