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KT62 EKU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,796 mi
Last recorded119,796 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT62 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 119,796 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 119,796 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,765 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 108,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,187 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,102 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,449 miles

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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KT62 EKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KT62 EKU, 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 KT62 EKU registered?

KT62 EKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is KT62 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT62 EKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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