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LA62 SBU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 SBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,993 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 81,565 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,980 miles

Front stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Nov 2022 67,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective brittle (3.4 (b) (i))

Front stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 56,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 39,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 29,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge and tread damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2017 20,774 miles

front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 11,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,396 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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LA62 SBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA62 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

LA62 SBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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