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LP12 ZKB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 ZKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 113,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 113,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,411 miles

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

FRONT BRAKES NOISY IN ROLLER TESTER

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS OF 16% ONLY JUST MET - POOR EFFORT FROM NSR

Fail 6 Nov 2024 99,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

FRONT BRAKES NOISY IN ROLLER TESTER

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED & SMALL LUMP ON OUTER SIDEWALL - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS OF 16% ONLY JUST MET - POOR EFFORT FROM NSR

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,918 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm inner bush separating - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight has moisture inside of lamp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded within clip. Pipe to O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm inner bush separating - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

POOR BEAM IMAGE FROM O/S HEADLAMP

Fail 29 Nov 2022 72,640 miles

Fuel hose leaking AT FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

POOR BEAM IMAGE FROM O/S HEADLAMP

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,866 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,739 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,463 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 ZKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

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

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