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KU62 OXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,945 mi
Last recorded158,945 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 OXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 158,945 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,732 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge chip off outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc pitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top boll joint arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slight wearing on edge

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

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Fail 27 Oct 2025 140,732 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits above it limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom boll joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom boll joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge chip off outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc pitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top boll joint arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slight wearing on edge

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

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 127,382 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,245 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 11 Oct 2022 113,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage ,but not to cords

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,981 miles

child seat fitted

nearside front running light damaged

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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 OXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KU62 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

KU62 OXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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The MOT history for KU62 OXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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