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LO61 XCG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,631 mi
Last recorded27,631 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 27,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 26,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 26,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 25,926 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 22,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 20,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,333 miles

Central Front front bumper grill damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts and gashes to sidewall also excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts and gashes to sidewall also excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 16,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively perished - multiple chunks out of sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively perished - multiple chunks out of sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 12,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 10,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

LO61 XCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is LO61 XCG safe to buy?

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