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LB12 ORG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,776 mi
Last recorded140,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ORG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 140,776 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pads worn

Fail 9 Jan 2026 140,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn at edges

both rear tyres worn

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jan 2025 124,933 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 110,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,021 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 20 Jan 2021 96,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,057 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,867 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely possible issue with inboard shoes (unable to spin wheel freely) (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly possible issue with inboard shoes (restricted movement when spinning wheels) (1.3.1 (c))

boot full

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 75,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,133 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ORG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

LB12 ORG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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