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LO12 MKC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,390 mi
Last recorded147,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 MKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 147,390 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt retracts slow

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2026 147,390 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt retracts slow

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt retracts slow

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (1 off 5) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt retracts slow

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seatbelt retracts slow ( o/s & n/s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 135,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (1 off 5) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (1 off 5) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (1 off 5) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (1 off 5) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front (o/s & n/s) Seat belt retracts slow

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 128,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 128,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 121,705 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 121,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 107,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,924 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,924 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 74,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,287 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

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

Is LO12 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 MKC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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