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KU61 WGF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,801 mi
Last recorded141,801 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 141,801 miles

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

advise tyers on limetx4

Fail 15 May 2026 141,801 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements advise poor volume just works (7.7 (c))

advise tyers on limetx4

Pass 19 May 2025 132,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 132,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,925 miles

bonnet catch sticking

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/ main brake pipe middle of car to rear brake hose has corrosion can not check behind covers

o/s/ main brake pipe middle of car to rear brake hose has corrosion can not check behind covers

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 17 Jan 2022 105,924 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm /ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch sticking

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/ main brake pipe middle of car to rear brake hose has corrosion can not check behind covers

o/s/ main brake pipe middle of car to rear brake hose has corrosion can not check behind covers

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,479 miles

2 front wipers in limit

covers /under trays fitted

front brake disc have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes are sticking

Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

2 front wipers in limit

covers /under trays fitted

front brake disc have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes are sticking

Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,879 miles

Both front tyres low on the edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres low on the edges

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,932 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,682 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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KU61 WGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU61 WGF, 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 KU61 WGF registered?

KU61 WGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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