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LP12 FPY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,093 mi
Last recorded121,093 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 FPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 111,275 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside parking brake reading low

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,168 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 105,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,511 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,334 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre is bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,187 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,138 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,220 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,432 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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LP12 FPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPY, 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 LP12 FPY registered?

LP12 FPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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