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KR61 WVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,555 mi
Last recorded130,555 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 130,555 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2025 130,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 120,944 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe broken/split. Emissions not affected

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, almost cords **strong advise** (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,118 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 105,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front & Rear tyres different size

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, plus close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing winter tyre fitted, tread tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 76,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,957 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,508 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 WVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

KR61 WVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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