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LP61 OKC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,197 mi
Last recorded136,197 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 111,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 93,421 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 93,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 71,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,249 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 59,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll arm link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

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

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