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LG12 GUF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,231 mi
Last recorded38,231 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 38,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 37,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 36,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (205/5516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread grooves x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,458 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall perished /cut and cracks (205/5516)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn (205/5516)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,913 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges worn tracking recommended

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 GUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GUF, 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 LG12 GUF registered?

LG12 GUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LG12 GUF safe to buy?

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