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LO61 XCM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,969 mi
Last recorded119,969 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 XCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,739 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 92,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,021 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,735 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,234 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

engine covers and under body trays fitted as standard

front brake discs poor condition-lipped

front grille is insecure slightly

front wiper blades judder slightly and smear screen

rear tyres wearing low in tread-195/60/16

Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,460 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted to vehicle

rear tyres wearing low

slight damage at nearside wing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,896 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 XCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

LO61 XCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LO61 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 XCM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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