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LG12 ORJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,278 mi
Last recorded160,278 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 160,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,600 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 148,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,504 miles

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

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

brake fluid getting low

n/s parking brake requires attention or adjustment

Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake fluid getting low

n/s parking brake requires attention or adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,995 miles

both front discs are lipped on the inside

emissions too clean to show a reading

Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,571 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,558 miles

O/S wing mirror indicator damaged

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 ORJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

LG12 ORJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LG12 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 ORJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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