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LO12 LYZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,397 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp cracked and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of parts.

Fail 13 Nov 2025 87,381 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake pipe failed and leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Inner wing pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Camber arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear of front to rear pipe leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp cracked and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cater arm bush started to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush started to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of parts.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,265 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,477 miles

EML on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,793 miles

EML on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,694 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,694 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 LYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

LO12 LYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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