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LM62 BZT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

228,599 mi
Last recorded228,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 228,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 209,105 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction repaired chip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 209,105 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction repaired chip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 208,884 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 182,826 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 182,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Slight sidewall damage to tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 10,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 10,289 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 BZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

LM62 BZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LM62 BZT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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