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LO61 SSV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,249 mi
Last recorded106,249 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,915 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 97,915 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 85,491 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tread ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,177 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 62,177 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative reservoir empty (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,160 miles

(r) diff/prop oil seal leaking

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,251 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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LO61 SSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SSV, 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.

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What year was LO61 SSV registered?

LO61 SSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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