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KV62 DNE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,874 mi
Last recorded126,874 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 DNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 126,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,106 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 119,106 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,229 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,522 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 71,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,278 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,179 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,484 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more heavily on outer shoulder and perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,065 miles

Nearside 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 DNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 DNE, 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 DNE registered?

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

Is KV62 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 DNE 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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