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KV62 XOE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,530 mi
Last recorded188,530 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 XOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 188,530 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting close to leagl limit

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

passanger seat belt helped back

Pass 16 May 2025 176,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 176,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 160,843 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 160,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 149,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 149,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ,rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 144,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,564 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,564 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,743 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,653 miles

slight uneven tyre wear osr

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,616 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 77,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XOE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

KV62 XOE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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