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KY62 HJX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 HJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,612 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,948 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 102,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,693 miles

** offside rear tyre worn very close to wear markers 255/35/18 **

both front tyre worn low on edges 225/40/18

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

** offside rear tyre worn very close to wear markers 255/35/18 **

both front tyre worn low on edges 225/40/18

coolant level warning on dash

nearside rear tyre wearing low

tpms warning on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,083 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 78,129 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 66,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 53,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,212 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 HJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

KY62 HJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is KY62 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 HJX 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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