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LO12 YPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,663 mi
Last recorded163,663 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 163,663 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 157,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 148,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 142,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,281 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,511 miles

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 YPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 YPV, 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 YPV?

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What year was LO12 YPV registered?

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

Is LO12 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YPV 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.

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