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LEA 10X

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,129 mi
Last recorded51,129 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEA 10X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,129 miles

NSF Windscreen washer jet doesn't work

Fail 7 Nov 2025 51,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

NSF Windscreen washer jet doesn't work

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,266 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure three ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,507 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met at 17%

Fail 27 Oct 2020 39,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake efficiency just met at 17%

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,135 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 35,129 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,763 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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LEA 10X is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LEA 10X, 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 LEA 10X registered?

LEA 10X is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LEA 10X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEA 10X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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