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LP61 RNN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,067 mi
Last recorded170,067 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 RNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 170,067 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 161,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 150,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT,FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT HAS A SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,567 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,122 miles

No Emissions Detected

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 RNN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNN, 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 RNN registered?

LP61 RNN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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