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LS12 GFU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,962 mi
Last recorded94,962 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,962 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 94,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,976 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,974 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides completely corroded x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 68,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (all other brake pipes covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear brake efficiency decreasing in brake rollers

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,427 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing thorough examination

Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,382 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 64,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,494 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,776 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 47,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,611 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake travel high

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 GFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GFU, 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 LS12 GFU registered?

LS12 GFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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