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KY62 OSG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,141 mi
Last recorded88,141 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 86,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AREA RUNS CENTER OF THE CAR BEHIND THE DIFFERENTIAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 68,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,151 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,210 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 OSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

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

Is KY62 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 OSG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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