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LM62 BZL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,902 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 123,527 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,922 miles

Offside Front tyre - outer edge has zero tread so unable to determine tyre life

Offside Rear tyre - inner edge has zero tread so unable to determine tyre life

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,770 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 79,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

LM62 BZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is LM62 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 BZL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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