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FR12 LGG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,949 mi
Last recorded88,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Straight arm with upward facing ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 83,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2023 72,123 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 72,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2018 41,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,492 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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FR12 LGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FR12 LGG, 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 FR12 LGG registered?

FR12 LGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FR12 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 LGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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