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LO12 CXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,755 mi
Last recorded162,755 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2023 162,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 162,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 157,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 157,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,293 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 129,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 119,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,037 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,354 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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LO12 CXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS?

You can check the full history of LO12 CXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO12 CXS registered?

LO12 CXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is LO12 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 CXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO12 CXS have outstanding finance?

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