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KP61 FML

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,609 mi
Last recorded144,609 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 144,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside on the outside (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 141,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 140,152 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 140,119 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,656 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,694 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 89,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,604 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SEVERE WEAR ON N/S/F BRAKE DISC (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SEVERE WEAR ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC (3.5.1i)

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,839 miles

Nearside Front side wall damage

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KP61 FML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP61 FML, 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 KP61 FML registered?

KP61 FML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is KP61 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 FML shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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