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LIB 27

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 27
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 82,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 76,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,693 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 72,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,365 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,063 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,991 miles

Plastic under trays

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,842 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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LIB 27 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 LIB 27, 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 LIB 27 registered?

LIB 27 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is LIB 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 27 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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