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KP62 VSU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,965 mi
Last recorded66,965 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 VSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 60,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 47,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 32,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,168 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 13,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 13,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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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KP62 VSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP62 VSU, 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 KP62 VSU registered?

KP62 VSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is KP62 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 VSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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