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LG12 DCF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2026 80,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,096 miles

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,298 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,769 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,575 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,397 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 DCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

LG12 DCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LG12 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 DCF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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