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LD12 UPO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 UPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip on windscreen at offside.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,600 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,034 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm), and tread worn bald on edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,118 miles

rear tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) and worn bald on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,099 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,511 miles

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

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 UPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

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

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