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LO12 CUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,382 mi
Last recorded115,382 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion @flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

various brake pipes greased

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

various brake pipes greased

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,938 miles

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall 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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LO12 CUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO12 CUA, 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 LO12 CUA registered?

LO12 CUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LO12 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 CUA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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