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KR61 EOM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,637 mi
Last recorded111,637 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 111,637 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 111,637 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,702 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 91,068 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 83,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,078 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,848 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut on wall

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cuts outer wall no cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,701 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EOM 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 76.5%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

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

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