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KV62 XDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,096 mi
Last recorded110,096 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 110,096 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD AREA

Pass 10 May 2024 104,687 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED

OFFSIDE LOWER POSITION LAMP INOP

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 4 May 2023 95,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 95,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 80,173 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected unable to turn road wheel by hand (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 36,019 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,133 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,807 miles

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

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

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 XDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XDZ, 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

How do I check the history of KV62 XDZ?

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What year was KV62 XDZ registered?

KV62 XDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is KV62 XDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 XDZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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