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KY62 XEF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,931 mi
Last recorded113,931 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 XEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 113,931 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexis above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 110,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 106,776 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 XEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XEF, 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

How do I check the history of KY62 XEF?

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What year was KY62 XEF registered?

KY62 XEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is KY62 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 XEF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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