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KY62 HJN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,672 mi
Last recorded161,672 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 161,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged Light Lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Case Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 159,703 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 157,731 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 157,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 152,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Rubber Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,489 miles

both rear tyres showing slight edge wear

front discs showing wear with corrossion on edges

n/s/f tyre edge wear & sidewall damage 205/55/16v

o/s/f tyre showing slight edge wear

various suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 14 Jan 2022 148,439 miles

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

both rear tyres showing slight edge wear

front discs showing wear with corrossion on edges

n/s/f tyre edge wear & sidewall damage 205/55/16v

o/s/f tyre showing slight edge wear

various suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 145,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 133,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,937 miles

Nearside handbrake binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,766 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn to pad wear sensor. (3.5.1g)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,769 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 HJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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