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LO12 YFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 104,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,785 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 94,454 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower front arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower front arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,804 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 58,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,425 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,811 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

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

Is LO12 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YFZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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