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CX61 NZB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 NZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various some close to failure limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

various shock-Absorber/ coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 132,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various some close to failure limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

various shock-Absorber/ coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,862 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 126,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,483 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 105,739 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 105,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 99,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,485 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn in edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm both (4.1.E.1)

under-tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,064 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,578 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,813 miles

front tyres worn on edges

wipers slightly deteriorated

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 NZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZB, 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 CX61 NZB registered?

CX61 NZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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