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LG12 LYT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 72,806 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 58,391 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 47,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 45,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 44,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 39,258 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2018 33,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,265 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2017 26,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,030 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 13,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,372 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 LYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

LG12 LYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LG12 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 LYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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