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KM61 FVD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,920 mi
Last recorded179,920 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 FVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 179,920 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark almost empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road badly cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system just in front of wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 164,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner both suspension stay arm bushes slightly detiorated

Fail 23 Jan 2024 164,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner both suspension stay arm bushes slightly detiorated

engine undertray loose

Pass 24 Jan 2023 153,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower glass broken but still working

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

tyre monitor system requested check pressure

Fail 20 Jan 2023 153,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower glass broken but still working

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

tyre monitor system requested check pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,945 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,773 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,619 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,432 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,565 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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KM61 FVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KM61 FVD, 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 KM61 FVD registered?

KM61 FVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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