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KM61 YYF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 95,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,011 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 78,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,134 miles

SILL,FLOORPAN,GEARBOX AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,485 miles

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

engine,gearbox,o/s and n/s sill,front and rear floor pans and boot floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 52,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,251 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 43,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,981 miles

small cuts in both front tyres and n/s rear

Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,562 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 26,316 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 YYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

KM61 YYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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The MOT history for KM61 YYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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