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DA61 OXH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 OXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 101,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, before flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 93,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect rear brake pipes correctly due to their location

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just about meets standards immediate replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just about meets standards immediate replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just about meets standards immediate replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,786 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,315 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,689 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,008 miles

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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DA61 OXH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DA61 OXH, 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 DA61 OXH registered?

DA61 OXH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DA61 OXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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