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LM62 FZA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 78,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Front arm mounting on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,104 miles

corrosion on rera subframe in usual places

Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,448 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,714 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,674 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,245 miles

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

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

under panels fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,478 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 11,804 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 FZA 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 90.9%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

LM62 FZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is LM62 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 FZA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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