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KM61 TKU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,383 mi
Last recorded139,383 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 111,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT SERVICE LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,855 miles

Tracking needs to be checked

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,896 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,556 miles

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

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

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