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KY62 ORN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 64,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 60,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,126 miles

slight wear nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 250,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ORN 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 92.3%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

KY62 ORN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is KY62 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 ORN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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