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KY62 ZBF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,746 mi
Last recorded133,746 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 ZBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,746 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 133,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn in edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 121,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn in edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,038 miles

Rear both outer cv gaitors sweat of grease

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2022 105,037 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear both outer cv gaitors sweat of grease

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,798 miles

Emissions no peak detected

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Discs poor condition

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaitor has a sweat of oil

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 83,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,290 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 39,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,370 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 ZBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBF, 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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KY62 ZBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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