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LO61 ECJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,341 mi
Last recorded169,341 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 169,341 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 169,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 158,435 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 157,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,060 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 104,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,640 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,397 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,446 miles

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 ECJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECJ, 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

How do I check the history of LO61 ECJ?

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What year was LO61 ECJ registered?

LO61 ECJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is LO61 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 ECJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO61 ECJ have outstanding finance?

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