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LR62 DZY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,599 mi
Last recorded96,599 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 DZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 96,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,285 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 72,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,269 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 44,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,215 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 DZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 DZY, 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 LR62 DZY registered?

LR62 DZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is LR62 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 DZY 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.

Does LR62 DZY have outstanding finance?

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