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KM61 SCX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 99,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,732 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque arm bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque arm bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,337 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,201 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,363 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 25,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,738 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,190 miles

nearside front tyre deep sidewall damage close to the cords

Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,045 miles

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

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

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 SCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM61 SCX registered?

KM61 SCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is KM61 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 SCX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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