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LP12 ODB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,768 mi
Last recorded156,768 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 156,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear heatshield slightly loose

Fail 14 Aug 2026 156,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear heatshield slightly loose

Pass 19 Aug 2025 142,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3.0 mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 128,817 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 115,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S. waring light on

Fail 11 Aug 2022 102,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S. waring light on

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,002 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute door mirror repeater lens (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 52,925 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,548 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 ODB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

LP12 ODB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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