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LB12 GEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,963 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,969 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 90,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,810 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,032 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,032 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,100 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

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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LB12 GEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LB12 GEJ, 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 LB12 GEJ registered?

LB12 GEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LB12 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 GEJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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