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KS61 VCE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,638 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2025 100,245 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,681 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,685 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,008 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,404 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,961 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,274 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre is excessively worn on the outer edge, not within the area tested

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KS61 VCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KS61 VCE, 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 KS61 VCE registered?

KS61 VCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is KS61 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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