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LAR 1Y

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,900 mi
Last recorded85,900 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAR 1Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2026 85,900 miles

Front Both DRLs not working

Front Both top mounts have slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,867 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,039 miles

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,833 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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LAR 1Y is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LAR 1Y, 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 LAR 1Y registered?

LAR 1Y is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LAR 1Y safe to buy?

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