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LA62 OUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 OUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - cut inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,855 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,422 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,155 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,673 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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LA62 OUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA62 OUJ, 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 LA62 OUJ registered?

LA62 OUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LA62 OUJ safe to buy?

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