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LO12 DGV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 DGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2022 161,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,634 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,880 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 115,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,322 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,210 miles

Crack in windscreen on nearside bottom of screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

LO12 DGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is LO12 DGV safe to buy?

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