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KO62 KYM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,440 mi
Last recorded203,440 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO62 KYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 203,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 182,224 miles

Nearside Front Lamp defective

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 182,212 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lamp defective

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 167,700 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

front disc worn

front pads on limit

rear disc corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,643 miles

both front drop links poor

Fail 13 Sep 2022 150,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front drop links poor

Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,196 miles

front pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,629 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,344 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to test

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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KO62 KYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 KO62 KYM, 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 KO62 KYM registered?

KO62 KYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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