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LR62 EBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,353 mi
Last recorded157,353 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 157,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 138,935 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint on pipe behind cat (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,635 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 130,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 121,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,748 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 101,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bald on the edges of treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 74,882 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bald on the edges of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,252 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 EBX 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 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 LR62 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

LR62 EBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is LR62 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 EBX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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