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KU62 UKW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 112,265 miles

engine oil going onto the under tray

Pass 15 Aug 2025 103,731 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres - wear to inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 103,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres - wear to inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 103,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 103,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

near side reverse light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2024 96,114 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 96,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and off side rear. Seat belts not tested.

Fail 2 Mar 2022 72,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and off side rear. Seat belts not tested.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,427 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 UKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

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

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