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LO62 KXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,554 mi
Last recorded141,554 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 141,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,558 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2025 131,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 125,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 105,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,087 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 94,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,252 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,466 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,411 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,769 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 KXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KXS, 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

How do I check the history of LO62 KXS?

You can check the full history of LO62 KXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO62 KXS registered?

LO62 KXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LO62 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 KXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO62 KXS have outstanding finance?

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