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KR61 EKL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,030 mi
Last recorded120,030 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 120,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 101,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,837 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 92,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,333 miles

Advise fuel flap cover missing.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,333 miles

Advise fuel flap cover missing.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine fault light on, clear fault all ok at time of test. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,268 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 EKL 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 76.9%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

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

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