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KP61 YHR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,385 mi
Last recorded198,385 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 198,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 183,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 168,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 151,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 138,005 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 137,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,927 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,001 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,803 miles

N/S/F tyre showing signs of slight wear to inner side wall (due to under inflation)

O/S/F tyre inner side wall showing signs of wear (low inflation) no inner cordes exposed at time of test

N/S/R tyre punctured and leaking. Tyre getting low on inner edge

O/S/R tyre punctured and leaking. Low on inner edge

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 YHR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 KP61 YHR, 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

How do I check the history of KP61 YHR?

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What year was KP61 YHR registered?

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

Is KP61 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 YHR 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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