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KU62 TXE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,217 mi
Last recorded73,217 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,172 miles

Front both wiper blade rubber worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre split outside wall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' zone B (8.3.1a)

under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 36,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,315 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 27,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

KU62 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is KU62 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU62 TXE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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