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LR62 WEK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 WEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 107,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel repaired but not defective

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner / Outer sidewalls! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel welded, but is not defective?

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 107,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner / Outer sidewalls! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel welded, but is not defective?

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 102,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,665 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 97,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,938 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2020 83,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake squilling (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,774 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 63,728 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WEK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

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

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