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KR61 ELV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,039 mi
Last recorded65,039 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,039 miles

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear outer wheel rim

Fail 13 Dec 2022 65,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear outer wheel rim

Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 47,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,744 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 43,739 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,475 miles

No smoke detected.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 30,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

No smoke detected.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,431 miles

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)

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 ELV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

KR61 ELV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is KR61 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 ELV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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