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KV62 DLK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,193 mi
Last recorded42,193 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 42,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 42,190 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 39,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 39,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,487 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 36,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,409 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,392 miles

all tires slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,983 miles

Offside Front small hole in day time running lamp.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,677 miles

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

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 DLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

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

Is KV62 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 DLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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