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LB61 CVS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,432 mi
Last recorded137,432 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 137,432 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 137,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2025 134,701 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 134,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 134,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 134,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 127,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster lens slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 160,876 miles

Advise both front alloy wheels are slightly damaged on outer rim

Advise engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Light cluster is damaged but not considered dangerous or showing white light

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake lazy/lowish

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 77,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake lazy/lowish

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 51,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,115 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,154 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 CVS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

LB61 CVS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is LB61 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 CVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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