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LO62 LCU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,406 mi
Last recorded112,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 LCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,304 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 90,304 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,648 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad warning light is lit on dash

Footbrake pedal has a lot of travel

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 70,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

LO62 LCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is LO62 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 LCU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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