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GX61 OEU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 OEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,508 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm *marked* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm *marked* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,304 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,651 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jan 2021 52,773 miles

surface rust on rear sub frame

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,329 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,047 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,653 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 13,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres close to legel limit

Nsf rim buckled

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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GX61 OEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX61 OEU, 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

How do I check the history of GX61 OEU?

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What year was GX61 OEU registered?

GX61 OEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is GX61 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 OEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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