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KD61 SUL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,909 mi
Last recorded134,909 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD61 SUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 134,909 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 134,908 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,615 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 130,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,357 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 127,357 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 125,195 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 125,195 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,829 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on dash

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Aug 2017 81,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal (3.1.6b)

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (3.5.1g)

TPMS system indicates an under inflated tyre

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 66,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

TPMS system indicates an under inflated tyre

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,867 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

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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KD61 SUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KD61 SUL, 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 KD61 SUL registered?

KD61 SUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is KD61 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD61 SUL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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