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LG55 LSG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 LSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 125,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 184,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 175,150 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 112,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 164,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,625 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 104,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 147,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,503 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 140,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,312 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,310 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 126,388 miles

Park brake system should be checked and serviced.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 118,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,866 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 112,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 38,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 103,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,869 miles

Engine running to clean to be able to record any smoke test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG55 LSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 LG55 LSG, 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 LG55 LSG registered?

LG55 LSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is LG55 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 LSG shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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