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LG62 KSF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,696 mi
Last recorded181,696 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 181,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 168,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 151,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer edge , worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , across rear of body , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 151,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer edge , worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , across rear of body , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 143,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 138,074 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 138,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 122,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,649 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 KSF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

LG62 KSF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is LG62 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 KSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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