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ET12 LHU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,139 mi
Last recorded37,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 37,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 36,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 35,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 30,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Passenger front dipped beam not working. Replace/Repair immediately before driving. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn close to or near to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 29,267 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 29,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 26,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,250 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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ET12 LHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 ET12 LHU, 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 ET12 LHU registered?

ET12 LHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is ET12 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 LHU 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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