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LO61 XAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 XAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 114,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,283 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,283 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 94,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,157 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 89,157 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Damage to front bumper

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low in inner edge

Offside Front tyre is 0mm on edges soon to cord

Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,146 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 XAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAC, 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 XAC?

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What year was LO61 XAC registered?

LO61 XAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is LO61 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 XAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO61 XAC have outstanding finance?

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