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LO12 DHL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 DHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 97,571 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 97,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,710 miles

slight damage to n/s/f alloy

wipers slight smear

Pass 30 May 2017 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge and cut to outer side wall no cords or ply visible

Pass 13 May 2016 42,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2015 35,110 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 DHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DHL, 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 DHL registered?

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

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