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KV62 YNZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 82,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt retaining clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 62,323 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt retaining clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,603 miles

Offside Rear 50% of the sidelight working

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 57,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear 50% of the sidelight working

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LED sidelight not all working - more than 50% functioning

Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LED sidelight not all working - more than 50% functioning

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear & offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,053 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp (sidelight) with a multiple light source not working - but more than 50% functioning

Fail 21 Oct 2019 43,053 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp (sidelight) with a multiple light source not working - but more than 50% functioning

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 YNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

KV62 YNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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