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KY62 WXU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 WXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,093 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 86,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and beginning to bald on outer edge advise change asap and wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and close to balding on inner and outer edge advise change asap and wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin and close to safe limit on o/s/r very strong advise change now or asap inner pads may be worn thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,463 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 WXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

KY62 WXU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is KY62 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 WXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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