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LD62 GSO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,540 mi
Last recorded65,540 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,540 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 44,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,593 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Cut in tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LD62 GSO, 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 LD62 GSO registered?

LD62 GSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is LD62 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 GSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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