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LD62 VKA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,939 mi
Last recorded37,939 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 37,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 37,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,727 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 24,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 21,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 16,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 15,274 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 10,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,518 miles

Nearside Front cut on sidewall no cord

Offside Front cut on sidewall no cord exposed

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 VKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

LD62 VKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is LD62 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 VKA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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