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LG12 CXK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,752 mi
Last recorded142,752 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 142,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe which is above rear subframe going to the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,935 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 11,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG12 CXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 LG12 CXK, 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 LG12 CXK registered?

LG12 CXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LG12 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 CXK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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