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KU62 PVE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,255 mi
Last recorded199,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 199,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 199,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 186,806 miles

Central exhaust clamp excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 170,977 miles

Central exaust joint clamp badly corroded

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

Slght wear to inner and outer tread area on both front tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2020 156,635 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 156,635 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,779 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,827 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b)

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 PVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

KU62 PVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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