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KY62 HFS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 HFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 73,931 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,987 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,451 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 55,106 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 55,106 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,273 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 38,273 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 33,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 27,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,840 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,592 miles

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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KY62 HFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KY62 HFS, 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 KY62 HFS registered?

KY62 HFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is KY62 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 HFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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