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LM62 BYY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 55,321 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2022 38,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 34,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 28,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2017 24,989 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 24,985 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing locker bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,930 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AT EDGES.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE,SMALL CUT ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 18,627 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

LM62 BYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is LM62 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 BYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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