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KU62 SSX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,137 mi
Last recorded138,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 138,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,675 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,514 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm pin or bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,173 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 91,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,409 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,936 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,916 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on its treads but no ply/cord exposed.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on its treads but no ply/cord exposed.

Parking brake efficiency just met the pass limit.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads 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 SSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

KU62 SSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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