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KV62 YRO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,525 mi
Last recorded92,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,525 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 92,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexible hose corroded in several places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose around spring mounting area. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Central and offside. ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,405 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 84,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,806 miles

Rear Unable to fully assess rear suspension coil springs due to access.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diagonal arm of two. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to fully assess rear suspension coil springs due to access.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,686 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 71,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 65,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,061 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 51,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,307 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,616 miles

advise engine covers fitted

advise under tray fitted

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 YRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

KV62 YRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is KV62 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 YRO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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