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KM61 GKA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,428 mi
Last recorded169,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 GKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 169,428 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 169,406 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 160,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,344 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front discs wearing

Fail 15 Mar 2022 143,337 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front discs wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust center clamp corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,456 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 113,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 93,952 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 93,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,522 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 GKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA registered?

KM61 GKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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