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KM61 SBV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,125 mi
Last recorded140,125 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 140,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,551 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,257 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 110,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,316 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,238 miles

Under body cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,938 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 76,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 73,457 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 3 Nov 2014 74,988 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 SBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

KM61 SBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is KM61 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 SBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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