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LM62 VZO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,498 mi
Last recorded167,498 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 VZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 167,498 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,877 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 149,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 140,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 140,839 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 130,856 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,650 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 93,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb had fallen out. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are wearing low on tread

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge very slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2016 78,908 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are wearing low on tread

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge very slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,330 miles

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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 VZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

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

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