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KY62 KWD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 KWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,239 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center of screen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 52,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,495 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 43,493 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn to minimum thickness

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 38,385 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,556 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 KWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

KY62 KWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is KY62 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 KWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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