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LR62 EAY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 82,569 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 82,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,243 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 38,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,035 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 25,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,975 miles

tread cracking on both off side tyres

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 EAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

LR62 EAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LR62 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 EAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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