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LC62 ACO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,676 mi
Last recorded149,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 149,676 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 149,674 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,039 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,345 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 131,345 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,557 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 118,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,155 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,735 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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LC62 ACO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC62 ACO, 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 LC62 ACO registered?

LC62 ACO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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