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KV62 YRN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,278 mi
Last recorded139,278 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 139,278 miles

Engine oil dipstick broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 139,278 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine oil dipstick broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 126,669 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 116,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and partially greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 116,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and partially greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease at flexy unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides slight. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexy unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also greased both sides at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,004 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides also greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 77,000 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides also greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges advise regular checks or change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,978 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 67,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,995 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 57,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,738 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 YRN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

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

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