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LB12 HXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 157,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Big chunk of rubber missing from side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 157,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Big chunk of rubber missing from side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 151,703 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 143,927 miles

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2022 143,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 134,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 121,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,840 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,706 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,731 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge

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 HXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

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

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