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LO62 DYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,628 mi
Last recorded161,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,628 miles

Offside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 161,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 158,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 158,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 156,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 138,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,953 miles

Oil leak under engine area ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak under engine area ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,537 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,378 miles

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 DYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

Is LO62 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 DYJ shows 16 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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