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LR12 XHA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,368 mi
Last recorded144,368 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 144,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 144,351 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Is starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 138,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes are corroded at exit point of protective under shields at rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Is starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 131,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Is starting to leak oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded at rear of vehicle in body securing clips and connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded at rear of vehicle in body securing clips and connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 112,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,848 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,551 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 XHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LR12 XHA, 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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LR12 XHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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