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LP61 OHN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,223 mi
Last recorded168,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 168,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 152,535 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 139,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 126,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,235 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 84,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 83,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,853 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,420 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,812 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,014 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 OHN 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 71.4%.

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 OHN, 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

How do I check the history of LP61 OHN?

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What year was LP61 OHN registered?

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

Is LP61 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 OHN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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