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EN61 PHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,016 miles

Front wipers noisy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,015 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front wipers noisy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,077 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 80,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,834 miles

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate slightly loose

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

emissions to clean to regsister

o/s wiperblade slight smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim scuffed

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,312 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

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 PHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

EN61 PHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is EN61 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 PHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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