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LR62 EOU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 EOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 108,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,397 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 103,351 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2019 97,004 miles

Lower under trays fitted, limited inspection

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side or little effect (1.4.1 (a))

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

Lower under trays fitted, limited inspection

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 15 Sep 2018 83,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,103 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,858 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 41,905 miles

Outer edge of OSF tyre worn

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 41,905 miles

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

Outer edge of OSF tyre worn

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

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 EOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EOU, 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 EOU registered?

LR62 EOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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