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LO12 OCS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,455 mi
Last recorded157,455 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 157,455 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 156,723 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 147,969 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 147,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely PARK BRAKE NOT RELEASING (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 139,525 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 139,525 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 125,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 117,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 61,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,030 miles

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 OCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

LO12 OCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is LO12 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 OCS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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