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LO12 YPC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 144,460 miles

Under try fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2025 138,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under try fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2023 124,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged main (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle covers

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit at time of test.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,821 miles

n/s/f tyre excessively worn on outer edge and outer sidewall cut/damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has a small cut

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre excessively worn on outer edge and outer sidewall cut/damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has a small cut

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,862 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,816 miles

under sheilds +engine covers fitted

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 YPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

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

Is LO12 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YPC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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