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LP61 USF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,213 mi
Last recorded143,213 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 143,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 136,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 123,009 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings , ns side repeater cracked and lights up only half

Pass 7 Mar 2020 109,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK HANDLE DAMAGED.

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR APPROX. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDE WALLS PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES/NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHING SIDE WALL.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDE WALLS PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE /INVESTIGATION REQUIRED/STEAM CLEAN. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,465 miles

OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW TREAD 3MM TREAD APPROX.

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,723 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,971 miles

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

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

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 USF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

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