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LB61 CVE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,765 mi
Last recorded58,765 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 CVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,765 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 58,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,597 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall 255 35 zr18 has tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 46,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,825 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 43,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 / 35 / 18 conty sport 97y contact5p (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 39,976 miles

Rear 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 255/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 35 18 continental (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 / 35 / 18 continentel (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LB61 CVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB61 CVE, 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 LB61 CVE registered?

LB61 CVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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