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KM61 OKB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 OKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,970 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 94,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 88,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased for protection against corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords inner and ouer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords inner and ouer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all over under-tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,641 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 49,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 32,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,767 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 OKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

KM61 OKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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