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LO12 CVK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 CVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,232 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads slightly low

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear tyre slightly low at 3mm in centre

offside front tyre worn on both edges (NEEDS NEW TYRE)

offside rear tyre slightly low at 3mm in centre

tyre size 205 55 16 91V

Pass 13 May 2015 33,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

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 CVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LO12 CVK, 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 LO12 CVK?

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What year was LO12 CVK registered?

LO12 CVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LO12 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 CVK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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