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LP12 AOS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,031 mi
Last recorded195,031 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 195,031 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 195,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 177,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 161,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 141,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,126 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,361 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,816 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,152 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

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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LP12 AOS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LP12 AOS, 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 LP12 AOS registered?

LP12 AOS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LP12 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 AOS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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