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DF12 LXC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 112,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 99,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 98,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2020
Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,362 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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DF12 LXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF12 LXC, 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

How do I check the history of DF12 LXC?

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What year was DF12 LXC registered?

DF12 LXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is DF12 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 LXC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF12 LXC have outstanding finance?

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