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LO12 CZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 CZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive above turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive by cylinder head area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,392 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 73,385 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 69,381 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 69,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,550 miles

both front tyres have cuts inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,003 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted

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 CZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LO12 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

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

Is LO12 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 CZW 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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