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LR12 XFS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,563 miles

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Fail 23 Oct 2025 114,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,944 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,856 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edge inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edge inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 212,173 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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LR12 XFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

LR12 XFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LR12 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 XFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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