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KV61 EJL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,670 mi
Last recorded109,670 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,533 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Nail in N/S/R Tyre)

N/S/F Tyre Kerb Damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,201 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting to Crack & Perish

Coolant leak

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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KV61 EJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV61 EJL, 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 KV61 EJL registered?

KV61 EJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is KV61 EJL safe to buy?

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