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LG12 CZP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,881 mi
Last recorded93,881 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 CZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 93,881 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes corrded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 93,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corrded

Front brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,146 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,829 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,053 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,526 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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LG12 CZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG12 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

LG12 CZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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