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LB12 HBF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,970 mi
Last recorded107,970 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 107,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 107,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 96,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,639 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 On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,423 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,004 miles

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre + wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

LB12 HBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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