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LL61 PUX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 PUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail X 3 in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE: Full engine covers fitted to vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 121,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail X 3 in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE: Full engine covers fitted to vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,781 miles

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

Engine management warning light on

Fuel gauge reading almost empty at time of test

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,159 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four disc are lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,601 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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LL61 PUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL61 PUX, 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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LL61 PUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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