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KV62 SOU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,297 mi
Last recorded50,297 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 SOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,297 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 47,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 45,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,255 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 40,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,455 miles

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,120 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 SOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SOU, 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.

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What year was KV62 SOU registered?

KV62 SOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is KV62 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 SOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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