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LR62 XJC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 144,437 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 144,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 136,041 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak!!! (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm +becoming devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 125,204 miles

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

Offside 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 aprox 2mm +becoming devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,043 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge+badly worn on shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **WEARING THIN OUTER EDGE** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,477 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake becoming slow

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,399 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 XJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

LR62 XJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LR62 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 XJC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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