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KM61 TLV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,283 mi
Last recorded109,283 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,283 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 109,283 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 90,781 miles

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean.

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

Fail 23 May 2025 90,781 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2553518 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean.

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

Pass 24 May 2024 72,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,810 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 67,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,685 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 59,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,182 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,517 miles

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 TLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

KM61 TLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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