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LO12 MFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,933 mi
Last recorded252,933 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 MFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 252,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 235,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 235,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 218,801 miles

Engine oil dip-stick handle broken

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 199,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 183,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 163,226 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 163,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 149,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer side wall damage

both rear tyres worn low 2.5-3.5mm

Fail 12 Jun 2020 149,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer side wall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn low 2.5-3.5mm

Pass 29 May 2019 132,959 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 29 May 2019 132,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 May 2018 110,766 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,763 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 74,461 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 52,744 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 MFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

LO12 MFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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