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KY62 OPB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,808 mi
Last recorded126,808 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrya fitted preventing full obs

Fail 20 Feb 2025 115,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrya fitted preventing full obs

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,049 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 93,049 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,905 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 76,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,327 miles

Offside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre

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 OPB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

KY62 OPB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is KY62 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 OPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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