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LR62 XJH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,861 mi
Last recorded222,861 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 XJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 222,861 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 222,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 193,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 179,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 171,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 159,044 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 141,803 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,994 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 103,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,113 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of testing

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 XJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

LR62 XJH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is LR62 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 XJH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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