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LG12 LXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,355 mi
Last recorded19,355 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 LXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 19,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 13,188 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 13,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. reflector inside lamp is faulty + moves with mild agitation (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 11,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 10,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 8,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 5,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 4,333 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 3,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 1,663 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 LXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

LG12 LXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LG12 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 LXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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