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LS12 BAO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 113,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,397 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,081 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met minimum requirement

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 100,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2020 97,650 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 97,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 90,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight cuts on both front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,553 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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LS12 BAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS12 BAO, 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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LS12 BAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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