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KR61 DTV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,083 mi
Last recorded81,083 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 DTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily - close to fail criteria (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly around various welds (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections around nearside rear inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - also wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections around nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - around nearside rear wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,158 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,404 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,913 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 39,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,337 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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KR61 DTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KR61 DTV, 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 KR61 DTV registered?

KR61 DTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is KR61 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 DTV 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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