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LG12 LZR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,741 mi
Last recorded38,741 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 37,317 miles

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 27 Oct 2023 35,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 33,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 30,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,633 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,636 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,459 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 LZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

LG12 LZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is LG12 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 LZR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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