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KY62 ORX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,154 mi
Last recorded179,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 179,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 164,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 157,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 157,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 131,232 miles

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

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

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,866 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,108 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 109,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both...245/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,615 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE EDGES

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,010 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 30,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ORX 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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

KY62 ORX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is KY62 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 ORX 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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