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LO12 WEH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,472 mi
Last recorded153,472 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 WEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 153,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 153,456 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Foot parking brake (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,005 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated inside release (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle heavily covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 150,998 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated Oil covering all brake pads and discs (1.1.13 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated inside release (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle heavily covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 118,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2020 101,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,445 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

rear brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,662 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 WEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEH, 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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LO12 WEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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