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LD62 GSZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,936 mi
Last recorded147,936 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 147,936 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 135,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 135,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,665 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,209 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 104,209 miles

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

Offside Front Bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively large split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,662 miles

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Adise sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,225 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 GSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 LD62 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

LD62 GSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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