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LP12 OEY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,911 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,360 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,570 miles

nearside front wheel damaged on outer rim

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn on shoulders

offside rear tyre on minimum tread depth limit and nail in tread

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 OEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

LP12 OEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LP12 OEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 OEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP12 OEY have outstanding finance?

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