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AV62 LPY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 131,241 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2026 130,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 125,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 115,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 102,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 92,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

metered smoke test result too low to produce printout

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 78,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 78,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,899 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 55,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,893 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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AV62 LPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV62 LPY, 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 AV62 LPY registered?

AV62 LPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 LPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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