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LO62 WXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 112,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,004 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 97,967 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,210 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,094 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,093 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear advise further inspection on parking brake

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,699 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 41,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,086 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

zero readings available under throttle for diesel emissions test, see attached hand written copy

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,259 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 WXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

LO62 WXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LO62 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 WXZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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