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EN61 MBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,876 mi
Last recorded86,876 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 86,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,537 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,499 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 62,875 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 62,875 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 52,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,858 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,789 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 MBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX?

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What year was EN61 MBX registered?

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

Is EN61 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 MBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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