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LO62 DYS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,131 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes to flexy hoses

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front anti roll bar link bar dust covers cracking

Front brake discs lipped

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Rear tyres cracking slightly and wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 70,537 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,885 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,517 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,455 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

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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LO62 DYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DYS, 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

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What year was LO62 DYS registered?

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

Is LO62 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 DYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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