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LO62 ECJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,562 mi
Last recorded62,562 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,562 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 62,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,571 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 56,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 54,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *borderline* advise attention ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 hankook v12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 32,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,498 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,064 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 23,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 ECJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO62 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

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

Is LO62 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 ECJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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