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KM62 ZSW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 137,011 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,125 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 124,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall/sips (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

emissions to clean to read

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,198 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,284 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,024 miles

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

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 ZSW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

KM62 ZSW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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