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LM61 CVU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,620 mi
Last recorded94,620 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 86,531 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 86,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread - Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage 245/40R17 91Y Avon ZV7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread Avon ZV7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 72,635 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underguards and Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,836 miles

engine cover fitted

parking brakes low reading

parking brakes pedal long travel

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 51,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine cover fitted

parking brakes low reading

parking brakes pedal long travel

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,555 miles

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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LM61 CVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LM61 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM61 CVU registered?

LM61 CVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is LM61 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 CVU 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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