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KM61 UDY

2012 Mercedes C250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes C25091,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 UDY
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 141,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 123,988 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 115,257 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 105,009 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front abs wiring incorrectly fitted fouling on brake hose

Fail 29 Dec 2022 105,009 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front abs wiring incorrectly fitted fouling on brake hose

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 100,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 94,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 90,849 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken, temporary repair made

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Dec 2017 75,369 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken, temporary repair made

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,973 miles

nearside front tyre cut in tread pattern

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,999 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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KM61 UDY is a 2012 Mercedes C250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 91,693 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM61 UDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes C250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KM61 UDY registered?

KM61 UDY is a 2012 Mercedes C250, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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