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LD62 GPU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 GPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 96,518 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 96,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 89,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,065 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2021 64,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,801 miles

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

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Fail 6 Sep 2018 44,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,667 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,378 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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LD62 GPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD62 GPU, 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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LD62 GPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 GPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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