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LO62 PNE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate touching the inner face

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,502 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 79,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,202 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,462 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 50,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,536 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 PNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

LO62 PNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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