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LR12 XHP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 159,416 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 159,233 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 151,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 144,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 137,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 130,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 130,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,915 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 116,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,354 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHP, 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

How do I check the history of LR12 XHP?

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What year was LR12 XHP registered?

LR12 XHP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is LR12 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 XHP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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