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EF61 MTV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,321 mi
Last recorded62,321 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,321 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 1 Feb 2023 62,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,722 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 25 Feb 2020 52,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,799 miles

osf tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 30,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,117 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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EF61 MTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF61 MTV, 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 EF61 MTV registered?

EF61 MTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is EF61 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 MTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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