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KM61 FVF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,219 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged offside/nearside (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,743 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,976 miles

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 64,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 46,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,224 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 FVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

KM61 FVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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