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LG62 JDU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,339 mi
Last recorded152,339 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 JDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 152,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bendy (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock o n rear both hand brake

Fail 15 Oct 2024 143,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bendy (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock o n rear both hand brake

Pass 21 Sep 2023 126,341 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 82,056 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 82,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2020 63,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,575 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 54,575 miles

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2017 50,365 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,237 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 JDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG62 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

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

Is LG62 JDU safe to buy?

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