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KV62 XZU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,509 mi
Last recorded138,509 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 138,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,923 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 125,919 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 95,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 93,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,940 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,734 miles

Rear Disc Pads Getting Low

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

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 XZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

KV62 XZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is KV62 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 XZU 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.

Does KV62 XZU have outstanding finance?

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