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KY62 YKS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 129,041 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 129,019 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces of both discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise getting tracking checked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,699 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,923 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 YKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

KY62 YKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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