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LM62 BUF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 93,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 89,657 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 89,657 miles

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

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 64,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,759 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 BUF 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 LM62 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

LM62 BUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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