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CP61 OYA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 OYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,888 miles

Both rear tyres stretched but not exsessive.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush - Perished and splitting and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage on inner. and slight distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall - small cuts cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cords. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush - Perished and splitting and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges - perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 21 Nov 2025 118,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both rear tyres stretched but not exsessive.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush - Perished and splitting and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage on inner. and slight distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall - small cuts cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cords. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush - Perished and splitting and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges - perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 117,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear tyre stretched to fit

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear tyre stretched to fit

Fail 23 Dec 2024 117,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear tyre stretched to fit

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear tyre stretched to fit

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,190 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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CP61 OYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP61 OYA, 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 CP61 OYA registered?

CP61 OYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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