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LO12 DHG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,723 mi
Last recorded130,723 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,723 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 125,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,323 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 108,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,168 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Strut rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,415 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,219 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 DHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHG, 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 DHG?

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What year was LO12 DHG registered?

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

Is LO12 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 DHG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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