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LB12 HXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 55,724 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,422 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,272 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,546 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 HXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LB12 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

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

Is LB12 HXF safe to buy?

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