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LO62 DXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,785 mi
Last recorded167,785 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 DXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 167,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 148,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 147,801 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both lower rear track arm inner bushs perished

slight play in osr top shock mtg

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake sticking on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,881 miles

exhaust clamp cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise 4 wheel alignment

exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,182 miles

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

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

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2018 77,892 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,763 miles

osf wheel has slight play possible barring adjustment required

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,416 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pad's (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear slight binding of brake

brake fluid 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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LO62 DXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

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

Is LO62 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 DXF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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