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KR61 DWC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 82,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack/perish outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner & outer slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner & outer slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,943 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 66,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,137 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 62,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 59,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 54,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

front tyres cracked and perished 195/60/16

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 32,163 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 DWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

KR61 DWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is KR61 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 DWC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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