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LM62 UOD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,085 mi
Last recorded157,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 157,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm to the rear of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 4mm tread left on rest of the tyre 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 4mm tread left on rest of the tyre 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 146,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 146,457 miles

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,572 miles

Signs of a fluid leak on underbody tray offside front

Fail 15 Oct 2024 135,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front rear arm marked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Signs of a fluid leak on underbody tray offside front

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,935 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,935 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,802 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,132 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 when tyres have got weight on (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,687 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,759 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 UOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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