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LP12 LUW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 May 2026 151,095 miles

Nearside Front wind screen crack damage

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 143,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Towards front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side rear pad 80% worn ,front pads are 70 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 47,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,707 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 LUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

LP12 LUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LP12 LUW safe to buy?

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