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KR61 JMV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,955 mi
Last recorded222,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 JMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 222,955 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 222,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 222,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 203,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 181,912 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 181,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 159,535 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 159,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,961 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 30 Jan 2017 122,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,934 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,934 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 JMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

KR61 JMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is KR61 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 JMV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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