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LG12 GUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

340,587 mi
Last recorded340,587 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 340,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 303,003 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 302,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 268,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 235,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 196,623 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 196,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,137 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 92,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,526 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 72,110 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 60,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,667 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 GUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

LG12 GUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LG12 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 GUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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