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KR61 GTY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,011 mi
Last recorded228,011 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 GTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 228,011 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 227,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 217,327 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 205,871 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 205,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 196,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 187,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 179,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly chaffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 179,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly chaffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 170,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,247 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 152,245 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 134,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,325 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 119,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,061 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 GTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

KR61 GTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is KR61 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 GTY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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