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KM61 VFT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,026 mi
Last recorded97,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,026 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 97,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat balt (7.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,794 miles

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

park brake pedal slow to release

Fail 15 Jan 2024 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyre worn on outer

park brake pedal slow to release

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,564 miles

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

tpm light on

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,032 miles

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

Front wheel bearing slight play n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner sidewall has small cut

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring view to components

Fail 12 Jan 2017 29,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring view to components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,723 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 20,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,365 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

KM61 VFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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