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LG12 ORA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,926 mi
Last recorded116,926 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,245 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 87,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,528 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre damage to inner edge

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

tyre wear to front tyres on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,283 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 17 Oct 2017 49,904 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,937 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 ORA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

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

Is LG12 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 ORA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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