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LR12 MXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 MXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,664 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 94,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 82,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened height suspension linkage (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,938 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,117 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 32,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,508 miles

msf tyre wearing on inner edges

osf tyre cracking

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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LR12 MXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR12 MXS, 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 LR12 MXS registered?

LR12 MXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is LR12 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 MXS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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