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LP61 OHA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 140,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 24 May 2024 140,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 May 2023 128,621 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear both handbrake cable brackets insecure

Pass 14 May 2022 110,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 91,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 83,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some componenets

under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

Fail 25 Mar 2019 69,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn badly on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some componenets

under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

vehicle has under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle has under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle has under body covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 30,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,297 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc's slight wear and corrosion

rear brake disc's slight wear and corrosion

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 OHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHA, 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 LP61 OHA registered?

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

Is LP61 OHA safe to buy?

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