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LO61 EEF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,611 mi
Last recorded79,611 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,611 miles

Front brake discs worn below minimum (heavily lipped)

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements (on second attempt) Advise check rear brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2017 79,611 miles

Front brake discs worn below minimum (heavily lipped)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements (on second attempt) Advise check rear brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,367 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 73,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 65,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 65,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 54,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,961 miles

Unable to fully inspect neasrside rear seat belt. Childseat fitted.

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 EEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF?

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What year was LO61 EEF registered?

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

Is LO61 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 EEF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO61 EEF have outstanding finance?

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