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KM62 LJO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,005 mi
Last recorded82,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,005 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,571 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2024 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT AND CUT. REPLACE ASAP. 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,711 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 35,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ON INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ON INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 24,805 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 21,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 18,396 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 18,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 2,351 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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KM62 LJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM62 LJO, 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 KM62 LJO registered?

KM62 LJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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