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KN62 YCU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,928 mi
Last recorded150,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 150,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 144,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged + several cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,286 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 135,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts in tyre + tread depth low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,903 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 39,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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KN62 YCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KN62 YCU, 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 KN62 YCU registered?

KN62 YCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 YCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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