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LP12 ZHV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,450 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside/Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,405 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,240 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))

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,057 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register a reading

Fail 7 Aug 2018 46,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

emissions to clean to register a reading

Pass 12 Aug 2017 37,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 37,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,045 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 33,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,784 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 ZHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

LP12 ZHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LP12 ZHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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