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KR61 OXB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,135 mi
Last recorded132,135 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 OXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,135 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 132,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 124,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,812 miles

clicking noise coming from passengers side rear wheel when turned right to left

engine oil on plastic undertray

Fail 18 Mar 2024 114,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

clicking noise coming from passengers side rear wheel when turned right to left

engine oil on plastic undertray

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slightly cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slightly cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and covers prevents a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light. Change disks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light. Change disks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front slight play at both front wheels

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,594 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 OXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

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

Is KR61 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 OXB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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