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KM61 GHU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,471 mi
Last recorded189,471 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 189,471 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 185,664 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 171,130 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 171,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 160,755 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 160,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 143,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,176 miles

Engine Management Light (EML) illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,636 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 116,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 106,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,557 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 GHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

KM61 GHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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