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LO62 ECX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,710 mi
Last recorded179,710 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 179,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 179,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Upper & Lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 167,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,947 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside [Front] Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 152,932 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 70,947 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (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 ECX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

LO62 ECX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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