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KR61 OAY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 78,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,450 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,415 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,216 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,037 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,011 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,908 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,082 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 25,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged/loose

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,870 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 OAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

KR61 OAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is KR61 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 OAY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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