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JC61 LLL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,100 mi
Last recorded154,100 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC61 LLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 136,459 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 136,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,706 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 78,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 65,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,132 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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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JC61 LLL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 JC61 LLL, 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 JC61 LLL registered?

JC61 LLL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JC61 LLL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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