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LG12 LZF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,213 mi
Last recorded67,213 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLOOR UP TURN. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,464 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FLOOR RISE TURN. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FLOOR RISE TURN. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT REAR FLOOR RISE, BOTH FRONT TO REAR, GREASED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,007 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LZF 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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

LG12 LZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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