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2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 91,516 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,101 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 85,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s/r sill to o/s/r flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,831 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,896 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 51,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but no cords + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but no cords + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 47,536 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 41,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 41,454 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror obscuring the view of the road

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,711 miles

nearside front tyre has damage/cut on outer wall but cords not exposed

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,060 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,078 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 SEO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SEO, 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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KM61 SEO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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