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EN61 MOU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,011 mi
Last recorded148,011 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 148,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2025 139,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 73,850 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,626 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,626 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,340 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,120 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 MOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

EN61 MOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is EN61 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 MOU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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