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KV62 EES

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel welded/repaired

Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel welded/repaired

Pass 13 Jan 2025 76,116 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 76,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms on nearside and offside have slightly perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel has had weld repair to inside rim

Tyre obviously under inflated spare wheel (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet secondary latch partially seized

Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,621 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 30,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,970 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 EES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

KV62 EES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is KV62 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 EES shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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