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LO61 EAY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,830 mi
Last recorded131,830 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 131,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 115,972 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2023 111,519 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 100,325 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 90,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,533 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LO61 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

LO61 EAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is LO61 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 EAY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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