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LM62 VDN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,647 mi
Last recorded110,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 110,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 110,639 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,530 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,932 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,109 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,283 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 VDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

LM62 VDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is LM62 VDN safe to buy?

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