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LO12 YJD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 YJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 125,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs both inner and outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play found at both front road wheels

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,206 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,658 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 YJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

LO12 YJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is LO12 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YJD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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