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KR61 XCD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 XCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 73,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,938 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 71,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,851 miles

Both rear tyres slight damage on the inner sidewall,

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,845 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,651 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted & slow to return

Pass 24 Oct 2020 57,950 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,685 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/3518 (4.1.E.1)

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,029 miles

Rear bumper insecure

offside front tyre worn on outer 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 XCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCD, 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

How do I check the history of KR61 XCD?

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What year was KR61 XCD registered?

KR61 XCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is KR61 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 XCD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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