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LD62 VKC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,643 mi
Last recorded73,643 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 VKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 61,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 34,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

tyre size 255 35 18 XL

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,097 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 VKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

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

Is LD62 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 VKC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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