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KR61 DWX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,098 mi
Last recorded123,098 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 123,098 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot split upper and play lower side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre with low pressure indication on

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,051 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2023 102,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 93,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,522 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 80,522 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,602 miles

Multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque strut bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque strut bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,168 miles

both rear brake discs rubbing on backing plates

Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre damage to outer side wall no cords showing

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,255 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 DWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

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

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