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LB12 HBP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,697 mi
Last recorded53,697 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 53,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 50,688 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 50,680 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,851 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre is perished and cracked in the tread

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 32,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,397 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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LB12 HBP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HBP, 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 LB12 HBP registered?

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

Is LB12 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 HBP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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