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LR12 XDS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,894 mi
Last recorded88,894 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,894 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces rusty reading good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 86,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm lower ball joint marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe light rust and flaky (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch to flexy rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch to under body sill along side tank slightly rusty unable to inspect front to rear covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor cover slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces rusty reading good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,544 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,437 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 73,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,500 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2019 62,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,471 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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LR12 XDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR12 XDS, 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 LR12 XDS registered?

LR12 XDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LR12 XDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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