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LO62 PXW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,710 mi
Last recorded87,710 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 PXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake weak and long travel on pedal

Pass 3 Jan 2025 83,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake weak and long travel on pedal.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Adjacent to N/S/R Lower arm attachment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake weak and long travel on pedal.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency weak / near minimum

Fail 4 Jan 2024 124,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt font arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through around inner edge / large split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake efficiency weak / near minimum

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,054 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,034 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,843 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 36,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,636 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 26,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 26,147 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,659 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 PXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PXW, 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

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What year was LO62 PXW registered?

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

Is LO62 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 PXW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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