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LO12 OBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,987 mi
Last recorded168,987 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 168,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 157,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 157,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 142,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,131 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 23,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

LO12 OBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LO12 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 OBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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