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LO62 NVD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 92,983 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 89,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,223 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 79,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 73,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 69,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,512 miles

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Fail 9 Jan 2018 42,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,748 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 24,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NVD 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 NVD, 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 NVD?

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What year was LO62 NVD registered?

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

Is LO62 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 NVD 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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