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KP62 VTE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,213 mi
Last recorded49,213 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 49,213 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 49,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,136 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 35,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,141 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 15,104 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 15,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

offside front tyre starting to wear bald on inner edge

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 VTE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTE, 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

How do I check the history of KP62 VTE?

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What year was KP62 VTE registered?

KP62 VTE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is KP62 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 VTE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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