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KM61 SDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,956 mi
Last recorded166,956 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 166,956 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 166,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,136 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,370 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 130,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing to edges

Nearside Rear headlight levelling switch link rod broken but still connected to switch

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,433 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing to edges

Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing to edges

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,292 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,399 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,229 miles

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)

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 SDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

KM61 SDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is KM61 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 SDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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