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LO61 ALU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,044 mi
Last recorded169,044 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 169,044 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 169,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 159,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S , N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S , N/S ()

Fail 4 Jan 2025 159,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S , N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S , N/S ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 151,639 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2024 151,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2022 142,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 133,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 123,497 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,826 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,487 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,050 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn out of shape and bald on edges

wipers smear

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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LO61 ALU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO61 ALU, 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 LO61 ALU registered?

LO61 ALU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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