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LO62 KWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,753 mi
Last recorded176,753 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 176,753 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 168,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear roadwheel repaired by weld

front under tray damaged slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2021 165,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear roadwheel repaired by weld

front under tray damaged slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2020 164,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both rear brake backplates rusted and getting weak

front undertray slight damage and bolt missing

nearside rear parking brake slower to operate

Pass 23 Nov 2019 158,252 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel repaired by weld

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,473 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,908 miles

Noise from Nearside rear brake

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,638 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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 KWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWH, 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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LO62 KWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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