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LP61 JXA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,795 mi
Last recorded104,795 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 JXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 104,795 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 104,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 255/35/18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2025 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,833 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 47,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 30,349 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 27,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre has several deep cuts to outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,735 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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LP61 JXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LP61 JXA, 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 LP61 JXA registered?

LP61 JXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LP61 JXA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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