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LA12 LEN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

20,728 mi
Last recorded20,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 LEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 20,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 20,670 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 20,294 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2023 19,568 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,035 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,554 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2020 16,847 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2019 15,007 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,072 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2018 13,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,530 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 11,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,614 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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LA12 LEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc 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 LA12 LEN, 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 LA12 LEN registered?

LA12 LEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LA12 LEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 LEN 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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