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LP12 OEW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,104 mi
Last recorded103,104 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 102,924 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 90,005 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 75,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,683 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,196 miles

front brake pads wearing low,eml on and all tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,339 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 34,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,134 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 28,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 OEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

LP12 OEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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