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LO12 YBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,311 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,192 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,513 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smear screen

n/s/f tyre cracked between tread

o/s/f tyre cracked between tread

o/s/r tyre cracked between tread

Fail 16 Jun 2015 44,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front wipers smear screen

n/s/f tyre cracked between tread

o/s/f tyre cracked between tread

o/s/r tyre cracked between tread

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 YBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

LO12 YBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LO12 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YBX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO12 YBX have outstanding finance?

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