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KV62 YBH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 54,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,957 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,389 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn in outer edge

plastic outer sill covers

Fail 9 Sep 2016 28,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn in outer edge

plastic outer sill covers

Pass 12 Sep 2015 20,699 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 20,699 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Offside 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 YBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

KV62 YBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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The MOT history for KV62 YBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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