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LD12 XAO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,965 mi
Last recorded78,965 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 78,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,692 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 54,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 44,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,499 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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LD12 XAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD12 XAO registered?

LD12 XAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is LD12 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 XAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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