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LR12 YLW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,925 mi
Last recorded44,925 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,925 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres approaching limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,371 miles

emissions are to low to register

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 YLW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

LR12 YLW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LR12 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 YLW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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