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LP12 YGY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,191 mi
Last recorded126,191 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 126,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,546 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,956 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 51,218 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,213 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped/worn

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2019 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre slightly bald on the edges

rear brake discs lipped/worn

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,527 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,637 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 30,555 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,785 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,882 miles

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear cut on sidewall

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 YGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

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

Is LP12 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 YGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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