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KU62 OZC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 OZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 114,083 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 114,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 98,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 98,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 84,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,112 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 70,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc face heavily corroded & unevenly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 61,948 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 61,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 39,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 25,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KU62 OZC, 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.

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What year was KU62 OZC registered?

KU62 OZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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