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LO12 KTG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 126,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 118,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 115,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,685 miles

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

Nearside Lower plastic cover damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear x 2 brakes making noise when rotating wheel

Valve stem slightly damaged x 4 (5.2.3 (j))

engine cover loose

plastic covers underneath vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower plastic cover damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear x 2 brakes making noise when rotating wheel

Valve stem slightly damaged x 4 (5.2.3 (j))

engine cover loose

plastic covers underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 86,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,749 miles

Stone chips in front screen

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 KTG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

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

Is LO12 KTG safe to buy?

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