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LO12 YRF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,616 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 72,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 37,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,648 miles

Offside Front sidewall has slight damage

wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2017 24,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,448 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 15,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 15,750 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 YRF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

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

Is LO12 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 YRF 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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