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LD12 XCP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 70,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 57,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,184 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 XCP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

LD12 XCP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is LD12 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 XCP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD12 XCP have outstanding finance?

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