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KR61 JTO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,464 mi
Last recorded152,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 152,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured suspension arm corroded /broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components close to fuel tank ( arm broken off) (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected actual subframe corroded and cracked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,778 miles

front disc worn lipped change with pads

offside and nearside front drop link gaiters starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,241 miles

corrosion started to offside nearside front metal brake pipes

front shock starting to become weak

travel to handbrake to achieve efficiency

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,233 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner outer edges

offside and nearside rear brake pads on minimum

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,193 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,320 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front brake discs lipped worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,147 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,394 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 JTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

KR61 JTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is KR61 JTO safe to buy?

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