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LO12 DFU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,049 mi
Last recorded108,049 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 108,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 103,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 96,521 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear ar rear but advise dropping protective cover and further inspect pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable support insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 95,082 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 95,082 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,113 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels are marked and in poor condition

check brake pad warning lamp is on

front brake pads are 90% worn and discs in poor condition

front tyres are worn on extreme outer edges 225/40/18 y -winrun

front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

rear brake pads are 85% worn and brake discs are slightly lipped

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 DFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

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

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