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LC12 OFS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,159 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted covering various components

Fail 17 Apr 2025 59,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

plastic under trays fitted covering various components

Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,915 miles

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2024 48,915 miles

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

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 38,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 36,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 34,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 32,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 30,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,954 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 22,038 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2015 17,505 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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LC12 OFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC12 OFS, 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 LC12 OFS registered?

LC12 OFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LC12 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 OFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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