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LB62 JVM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 JVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 113,083 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 113,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,096 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,697 miles

Front Both front tyres sidewall damage

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 60,697 miles

Front Both front tyres sidewall damage

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,685 miles

Offside Front TYRE OUTER TREAD IS BALD

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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LB62 JVM 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 75%.

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 LB62 JVM, 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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LB62 JVM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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