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LG12 GUO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 147,021 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2025 136,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 136,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,458 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,596 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

LG12 GUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is LG12 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 GUO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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