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LD12 DTF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,351 mi
Last recorded80,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT wear on inner edge. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,808 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 72,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 66,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder/air fresh ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,343 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on outer 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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LD12 DTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LD12 DTF, 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 LD12 DTF registered?

LD12 DTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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