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LG62 HVY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,551 mi
Last recorded6,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 HVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 6,551 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 6,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 6,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 5,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 5,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 4,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 4,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 3,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 3,115 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 2,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 1,678 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewall

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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LG62 HVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc 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 LG62 HVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG62 HVY?

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What year was LG62 HVY registered?

LG62 HVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is LG62 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 HVY 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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