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KU62 PNE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,604 mi
Last recorded166,604 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 166,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 162,547 miles

FRONT UNDER TRY FITTED

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

SURFACE RUST ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT UNDER TRY FITTED

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

SURFACE RUST ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 4 Feb 2025 162,484 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Undertray cover fitted undercar

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,271 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,614 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 133,630 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads on limit advise changing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,590 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 116,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.45.17 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 245.40.17 ,inner edge worn.

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,545 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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KU62 PNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

KU62 PNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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