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LM62 BUE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,904 mi
Last recorded164,904 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 164,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 164,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,674 miles

exhaust heat sheiled loose

Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,976 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 133,463 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,271 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,659 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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LM62 BUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 LM62 BUE, 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 LM62 BUE registered?

LM62 BUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is LM62 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 BUE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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