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LP61 MKN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 MKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,093 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 97,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 76,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also nail in tread close to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 50,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,311 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 MKN 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 LP61 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

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

Is LP61 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 MKN 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.

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