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KV62 DFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 DFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2026 105,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,376 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear-pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

safety catch on bonnet sticking

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,662 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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KV62 DFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV62 DFZ, 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 KV62 DFZ registered?

KV62 DFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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