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KM61 USW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,015 mi
Last recorded77,015 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 77,015 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 56,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 40,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2020 38,312 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 37,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,124 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,863 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 USW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

KM61 USW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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