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LP12 OTT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,991 mi
Last recorded80,991 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 80,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,500 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 65,532 miles

o.s tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,220 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OTT, 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

How do I check the history of LP12 OTT?

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What year was LP12 OTT registered?

LP12 OTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is LP12 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 OTT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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