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LG12 GWW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,092 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,056 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 55,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,720 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,706 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,243 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 GWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

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

Is LG12 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 GWW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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