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LO12 HSY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,885 mi
Last recorded41,885 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 HSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 41,119 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 40,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 40,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,725 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,474 miles

Parking brake is not releasing when handle is pulled. This could be a potential sticky pedal

Fail 5 Aug 2020 39,474 miles

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

Parking brake is not releasing when handle is pulled. This could be a potential sticky pedal

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,724 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2017 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,628 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,501 miles

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

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 HSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

LO12 HSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LO12 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 HSY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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