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AB56 LHB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,583 mi
Last recorded93,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bananna arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bananna arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear and n/s front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,993 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,848 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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AB56 LHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB56 LHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB56 LHB registered?

AB56 LHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AB56 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB56 LHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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