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LP61 OLV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,305 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2024 110,638 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/os control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust hitting brace

Pass 25 May 2023 101,785 miles

Front Exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,204 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,110 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,775 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,535 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 OLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LP61 OLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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