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LO12 YEE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,275 mi
Last recorded133,275 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 133,275 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 131,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 119,398 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 119,323 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 62,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 35,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YEE, 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

How do I check the history of LO12 YEE?

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What year was LO12 YEE registered?

LO12 YEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LO12 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YEE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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