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LP61 OHC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,831 mi
Last recorded91,831 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,831 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,139 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,021 miles

wipers slight smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,241 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 64,241 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,841 miles

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 48,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 48,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 94w xl (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 31,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

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

Is LP61 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 OHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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