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AJ61 KTG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,339 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,624 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 112,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 105,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 99,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in mount clip before flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,927 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,652 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,935 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AJ61 KTG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ61 KTG, 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 AJ61 KTG registered?

AJ61 KTG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AJ61 KTG safe to buy?

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