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KM61 GGP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,781 mi
Last recorded136,781 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 136,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 129,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 129,930 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 123,584 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,748 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 117,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,121 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroding away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2021 100,914 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,402 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,483 miles

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 16 Feb 2018 69,998 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 69,996 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,041 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

KM61 GGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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