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EN61 LXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,670 mi
Last recorded57,670 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 55,549 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,967 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,051 miles

Offside Front wheel slight damage

Fail 15 Nov 2021 50,051 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front wheel slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,243 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 33,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,384 miles

n/s front tyre has cut on side

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 LXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EN61 LXF, 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 LXF?

You can check the full history of EN61 LXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN61 LXF registered?

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

Is EN61 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 LXF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN61 LXF have outstanding finance?

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