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LP61 UMK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,314 mi
Last recorded204,314 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 204,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 189,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 173,721 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 4 Jan 2019 173,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 29 Jan 2018 157,551 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 157,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,378 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 UMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK?

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What year was LP61 UMK registered?

LP61 UMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is LP61 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 UMK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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