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LO62 KYP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,397 mi
Last recorded167,397 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 KYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 167,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 160,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears - rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,283 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 137,278 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,620 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,109 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 114,515 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,338 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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LO62 KYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 LO62 KYP, 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 LO62 KYP registered?

LO62 KYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is LO62 KYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 KYP 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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