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LG62 JDO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 JDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 68,569 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS Front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 68,569 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS Front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 51,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Corroded/fractured at offside . Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 35,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,531 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,701 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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LG62 JDO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDO, 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 LG62 JDO registered?

LG62 JDO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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