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LC61 TUV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,419 mi
Last recorded157,419 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 157,419 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s rear suspension tie bar inner bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.07 1/m

n/s mirror unit damaged/side repeater slightly loose

Fail 18 Nov 2025 157,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative axle switch detached/broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s rear suspension tie bar inner bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.07 1/m

n/s mirror unit damaged/side repeater slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2024 135,570 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting lower across centres (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater insecure mirror cover damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,917 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.04 1/m

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,164 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,740 miles

Front coolant low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,457 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,047 miles

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

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover and under tray fitted.

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 61,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover and under tray fitted.

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,117 miles

offside front tyre walls are bald

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

multiple nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,241 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 26,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 26,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LC61 TUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 LC61 TUV, 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 LC61 TUV registered?

LC61 TUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2012.

Is LC61 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 TUV 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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