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KU62 OWV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 116,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 104,666 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 104,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 76,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,892 miles

full underbody trays fitted at time of 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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KU62 OWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KU62 OWV, 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 KU62 OWV registered?

KU62 OWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is KU62 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU62 OWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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