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EF61 MVD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,576 mi
Last recorded160,576 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 MVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 160,576 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 160,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 152,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak from engine . unable to fully inspect due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 150,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and lipped indicating excessive wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak from engine . unable to fully inspect due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 135,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions gases to clean to test

Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,363 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,173 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,302 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 MVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 EF61 MVD, 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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EF61 MVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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