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LM62 VZC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 87,162 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2026 87,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 79,757 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 79,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 77,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,381 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 62,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,939 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 29,295 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 22,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZC, 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

How do I check the history of LM62 VZC?

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What year was LM62 VZC registered?

LM62 VZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is LM62 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 VZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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