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KV62 EDX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,844 mi
Last recorded76,844 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 76,844 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 76,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear - as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks on the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 67,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished inside tread and has small slits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished inside tread and has small slits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,981 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MINOR CUTS TO ROAD TYRES IN GENERAL.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,042 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,837 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Nearside Front TYRE(CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL).

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% TO 70% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Nail in tyre OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES.

Nearside Front TYRE(CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% TO 70% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,428 miles

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,732 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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 EDX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

KV62 EDX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is KV62 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 EDX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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