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KR61 JRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,413 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER/LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,231 miles

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

N/S BONNET CATCH STICKING

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 72,231 miles

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

N/S BONNET CATCH STICKING

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,494 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,271 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 66,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,023 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing and cracking in treads.

Nearside Front Tyre slight perishing and cracking and worn to edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,262 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,277 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to edge

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 JRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

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

Is KR61 JRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 JRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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