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KM61 TFF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 120,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly lower than o/s/r

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,515 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF inner sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear level link seizing.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light has slight condensation.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts, attention soon. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it on inner tread.

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

Pass 24 May 2019 74,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,602 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,964 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged /broken. Front section.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f bumper and splash guard.

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 TFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

KM61 TFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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