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LO61 XCR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,536 mi
Last recorded116,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,536 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 104,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,055 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 76,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,542 miles

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,405 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,673 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 XCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

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

Is LO61 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 XCR 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 XCR have outstanding finance?

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