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LF12 WTF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,394 mi
Last recorded69,394 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 WTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,394 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,531 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 57,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,429 miles

n/s front and n/s rear wheels have been welded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

n/s front and n/s rear wheels have been welded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,822 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 May 2020 34,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 21,039 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 11,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,636 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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LF12 WTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF12 WTF, 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 LF12 WTF registered?

LF12 WTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is LF12 WTF safe to buy?

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