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EA61 MZD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

269,496 mi
Last recorded269,496 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 MZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 269,496 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 257,624 miles

under trays and sill trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 257,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under trays and sill trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 237,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 204,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 176,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,851 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,466 miles

Both rear tyres getting low..

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,195 miles

near side front tyre damaged in 3 places on outer wall

off side front tyre damaged in 3 places on inside wall

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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EA61 MZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA61 MZD, 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 EA61 MZD registered?

EA61 MZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is EA61 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 MZD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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