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KP61 ZHC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 98,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,039 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

engine mounts worn

Fail 23 Apr 2025 91,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

engine mounts worn

Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 83,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 76,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,411 miles

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2020 71,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention / adjustment (3.1.6b)

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

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2017 56,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention / adjustment (3.1.6b)

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

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2015 54,971 miles

full underbody trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KP61 ZHC 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 ZHC, 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 KP61 ZHC registered?

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

Is KP61 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 ZHC 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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