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EN61 LZV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,609 mi
Last recorded127,609 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 127,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,472 miles

Nearside Rear Slight body damage

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,161 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,671 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 52,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,187 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 LZV 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 73.3%.

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 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 LZV, 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

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What year was EN61 LZV registered?

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

Is EN61 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 LZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN61 LZV have outstanding finance?

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