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LP61 UMS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 103,316 miles

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,395 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,644 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 93,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner cut inner sidewall no cords visible

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,326 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,648 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 42,718 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 35,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,188 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 UMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

LP61 UMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is LP61 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 UMS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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