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LO12 DGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 68,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,176 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,604 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 59,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 43,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 43,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,740 miles

Front outer pads low and discs lipped

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,740 miles

Front outer pads low and discs lipped

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,966 miles

Front wipers smearing

Little reserve on handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,404 miles

both front tyres low

emissions top clean to register

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 DGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DGX, 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

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What year was LO12 DGX registered?

LO12 DGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is LO12 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 DGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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