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LO62 WXK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 WXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,143 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,336 miles

after market air filter fitted

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear hand brake only just met requirement 18% inner shoes need adjustment or repair

spacing on both front and rear number plates

Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

after market air filter fitted

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear hand brake only just met requirement 18% inner shoes need adjustment or repair

spacing on both front and rear number plates

Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,958 miles

Front front pads getting low and discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 18,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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 WXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

LO62 WXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is LO62 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 WXK 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.

Does LO62 WXK have outstanding finance?

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