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LF62 ZNO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 ZNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 106,912 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 106,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,076 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2024 100,368 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 100,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 88,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2022 73,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 60,144 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 60,144 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 55,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 47,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 39,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,264 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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LF62 ZNO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF62 ZNO, 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 LF62 ZNO registered?

LF62 ZNO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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