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LB61 KTL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,941 mi
Last recorded160,941 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 KTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 160,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlight Leveling Device Broken -- Aim Is Correct

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On UnderTray -- Previous Leak ? No Visible Drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 149,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Headlight Levelling Device Broken -- But Headlight Aim Ok

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lots of Oil On Underside of Vehicle, Only 1.5cm Dripped Out Over Full Duration Of Test While Running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 149,778 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO REAR CORRODED BRAKE PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (BY N/S/R WHEEL ARCH) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (BY N/S/R WHEEL ARCH) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Headlight Levelling Device Broken -- But Headlight Aim Ok

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lots of Oil On Underside of Vehicle, Only 1.5cm Dripped Out Over Full Duration Of Test While Running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 135,992 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and sills fitted with covers

Fail 21 Aug 2024 135,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and sills fitted with covers

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,557 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes going into hoses

Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,170 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,303 miles

both front tyres outer edges tread close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,102 miles

Offside 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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LB61 KTL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB61 KTL, 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 LB61 KTL registered?

LB61 KTL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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