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LP12 LWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,012 mi
Last recorded59,012 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 LWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 52,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 30,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,064 miles

engine cover/ under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,784 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 LWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

LP12 LWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 LWH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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