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LM62 BVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,155 mi
Last recorded110,155 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 110,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 110,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,357 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,205 miles

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Fail 15 Dec 2022 83,073 miles

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

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

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,409 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes,chassis,front sub frame,fuel tank,steering rack and rear lower suspension arms covered by under trays

Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 42,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 34,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 22,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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 BVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM62 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

LM62 BVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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