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GX61 OJN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,108 mi
Last recorded159,108 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 159,108 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 158,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 145,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 141,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 141,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 150,036 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,837 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 132,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,642 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 19 May 2015 61,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 61,346 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GX61 OJN, 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 GX61 OJN registered?

GX61 OJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is GX61 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 OJN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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