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LG12 GTU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,183 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,863 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edges bold no cord at the time of the test. Tyre on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm,got cut inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 107,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edges bold no cord at the time of the test. Tyre on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm,got cut inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,382 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 GTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

LG12 GTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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