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KU62 PJO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,883 mi
Last recorded147,883 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 PJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 147,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 147,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bord line benefit given (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bord line benefit given (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

coolant level on minimum

Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 1 Mar 2022 124,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 124,901 miles

ENGINE COVER AND TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,601 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,019 miles

front wipers worn / long foot brake travel / brake fluid getting low

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 PJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

KU62 PJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for KU62 PJO 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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