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KR61 DVF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,084 mi
Last recorded77,084 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,084 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 71,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,479 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 63,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,787 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 57,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 51,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 42,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,379 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,451 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 25,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 3 Mar 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 14,837 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 DVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR61 DVF, 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

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What year was KR61 DVF registered?

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

Is KR61 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 DVF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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