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EO61 VTM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 VTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,786 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,137 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edge tread advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edge tread advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,037 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,001 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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EO61 VTM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO61 VTM, 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 EO61 VTM registered?

EO61 VTM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is EO61 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO61 VTM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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