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LR62 YNM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,207 mi
Last recorded104,207 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,207 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 104,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,837 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2021 90,837 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,883 miles

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 16 Aug 2019 70,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge VERY close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,629 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 YNM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

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

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