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CX61 NVU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,110 mi
Last recorded66,110 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 NVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,110 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

sil covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2025 63,372 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 63,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,437 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 48,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges + also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges + also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,251 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 30,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,279 miles

Aftermarket HID units fitted pattern of beam ok

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking to outer sidewalls

Offside front tyre wearing low on both edges and also cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,462 miles

Offside front tyre cracking to outer sidewall and worn on both edges

Pass 4 May 2017 21,176 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Pass 9 May 2016 18,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,054 miles

vehicle fitted with aftermarket xenon bulbs, beam image ok at time of test

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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CX61 NVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc 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 CX61 NVU, 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

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What year was CX61 NVU registered?

CX61 NVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is CX61 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 NVU 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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