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KV62 VMJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,443 mi
Last recorded103,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 103,443 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 74,781 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,518 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 VMJ 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 100%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

KV62 VMJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is KV62 VMJ safe to buy?

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