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EN61 LXE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,191 mi
Last recorded36,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 LXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 36,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,424 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,822 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 32,822 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 31,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wall damage / perishing and cracking

Offside Front Tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Dec 2017 27,756 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,504 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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EN61 LXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EN61 LXE, 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

How do I check the history of EN61 LXE?

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What year was EN61 LXE registered?

EN61 LXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is EN61 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 LXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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