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LN12 PYB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 57,148 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 57,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 56,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 55,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,733 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2001 (valve perished )

Pass 18 May 2015 38,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 59,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LN12 PYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LN12 PYB, 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

How do I check the history of LN12 PYB?

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What year was LN12 PYB registered?

LN12 PYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LN12 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 PYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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