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KY62 WPW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,047 mi
Last recorded101,047 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 WPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 96,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 96,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 91,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 84,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,597 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,278 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,806 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,785 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

front inner brake pads worn and getting low

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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 WPW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

KY62 WPW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is KY62 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 WPW 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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