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KM61 YZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 YZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,275 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,452 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,731 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 46,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,479 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's.. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,108 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 23,653 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 YZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

KM61 YZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is KM61 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 YZJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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