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AJ62 LYU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,059 mi
Last recorded164,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 164,059 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 159,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 150,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 145,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 138,416 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 138,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,671 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 130,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,635 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 106,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,012 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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AJ62 LYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ62 LYU, 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 AJ62 LYU registered?

AJ62 LYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is AJ62 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 LYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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