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LR62 DZU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,032 mi
Last recorded97,032 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 DZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,032 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,690 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 82,358 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 82,357 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Discs completely de laminated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,407 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,768 miles

Both front lower rear ball joints worn

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 21 Dec 2019 41,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wheel bearings have slight movement

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,200 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,874 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 26,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at1.6mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,766 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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LR62 DZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR62 DZU, 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 LR62 DZU registered?

LR62 DZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LR62 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 DZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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