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KV62 DGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,009 mi
Last recorded179,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 179,009 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 179,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipes under plastic floor covering leaking brake fluid. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 172,394 miles

Front headlamp aims are slightly out of focus

Front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

day time running lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2023 168,147 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 168,147 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 163,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 163,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 153,367 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2021 153,366 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,977 miles

under tray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray and floor and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray and floor and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

under tray and floor and outer sills cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2018 112,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

under tray and floor and outer sills cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm wearing outside and nearside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm wearing central (4.1.E.1)

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,862 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

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 DGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV62 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

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

Is KV62 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 DGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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