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KM61 VFN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 147,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 132,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 125,461 miles

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 19 Aug 2022 119,812 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in outer shoulder of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear lamp lens broken , emitted light not affected.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 119,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in outer shoulder of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear lamp lens broken , emitted light not affected.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,751 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 110,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread @ 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,699 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 VFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

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

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