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LR62 WHW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,135 mi
Last recorded48,135 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,440 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 47,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,940 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 43,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,233 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 WHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

LR62 WHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LR62 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 WHW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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