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LR62 EOT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,317 mi
Last recorded165,317 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 EOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 165,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres Worn Close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 165,317 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres Worn Close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,409 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,130 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 113,130 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,700 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,342 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,009 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 EOT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

LR62 EOT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LR62 EOT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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