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EN61 MTV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

193,672 mi
Last recorded193,672 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 193,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 173,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 152,610 miles

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

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

engine under-tray covered in oil

Pass 27 Dec 2019 143,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,679 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,053 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on the edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on the edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,757 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,131 miles

front brake disac pads over 50% worn

front tyres very worn on edges / nearside outer bald

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 MTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MTV, 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.

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What year was EN61 MTV registered?

EN61 MTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is EN61 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 MTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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