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KY62 HGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,789 mi
Last recorded120,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 120,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,468 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 113,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,903 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 97,325 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn stiff to release # (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 97,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint upwards. marked with chalk (5.3.4 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn stiff to release # (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 89,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 77,173 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2021 77,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both front tyres low on edges

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs ribbed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres have outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,151 miles

Belly trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge and worn to 2.5/3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges and worn to 2.5/3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bald on outer edge and perishing and various sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Belly trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge and worn to 2.5/3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost bald on inner edge and tyre perished and outer sidewall various damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges and worn to 2.5/3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect rear springs

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,607 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,507 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 HGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KY62 HGX, 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 KY62 HGX registered?

KY62 HGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is KY62 HGX safe to buy?

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