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EO61 VUM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,538 mi
Last recorded153,538 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 VUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 153,538 miles

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 136,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 127,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,327 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

engine oil level close to min and dipstick corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,560 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 92,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S front tyre just starting to crack but wearing on both edges. (Under inflation?)

Recommend replacement of both rear tyres.

Pass 1 May 2018 81,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre very worn on edges and badly cracked recommend replacement

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,938 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges.

Cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

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 VUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VUM, 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 EO61 VUM registered?

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

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