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LO62 DUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

235,072 mi
Last recorded235,072 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 DUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 235,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears especially inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,919 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside Rear Handbrake performance

Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,943 miles

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

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

Offside park brake performance just o.k.,

Rear Disc`s and pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 132,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,041 miles

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

front wipers smear

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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LO62 DUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO62 DUA, 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 LO62 DUA registered?

LO62 DUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LO62 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 DUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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