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LM62 DJV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 95,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,325 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,166 miles

slight binding on offside handbrake

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 79,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,696 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tow arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tow arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 53,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 31,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM62 DJV registered?

LM62 DJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LM62 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 DJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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