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KM61 GHF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,386 mi
Last recorded115,386 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 GHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 115,386 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm outer gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,314 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 59,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre fitted the wrong way round. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,910 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,426 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 GHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KM61 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

KM61 GHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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