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LD62 VJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,662 mi
Last recorded33,662 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 33,662 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 33,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 30,622 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 30,575 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 28,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 24,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 21,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 19,374 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 19,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 1 item ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 17,549 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 15,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 15,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,788 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 VJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

LD62 VJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LD62 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 VJZ 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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