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KR61 DXB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,135 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 114,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL HAS CHUNKS MISSING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL HAS CHUNKS MISSING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,190 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RIGID BRAKE PIPE CORRODED GOING ALONG TOP OF THE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES CORRODED RUNNING ALONG NEARSIDE OF THE VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED CONNECTING TO FLEXI BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,190 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RIGID BRAKE PIPE CORRODED GOING ALONG TOP OF THE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES CORRODED RUNNING ALONG NEARSIDE OF THE VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED CONNECTING TO FLEXI BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL HAS CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 93,225 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))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL HAS CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 13 Jan 2022 85,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BUT NOT ALLOWING INGRESS OF DIRT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front UP AND DOWN PLAY AT ROAD WHEEL, SUSPECTED WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT NEEDED

Offside Front UP AND DOWN PLAY AT ROAD WHEEL, SUSPECTED WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT NEEDED

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,259 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,659 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black tape between letters (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black tape between letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,975 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 56,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,499 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,145 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 DXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

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

Is KR61 DXB safe to buy?

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