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LS12 GNO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,057 mi
Last recorded127,057 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 127,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 127,057 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 123,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 118,335 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 118,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 110,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 99,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 81,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,201 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,630 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 GNO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNO, 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 LS12 GNO registered?

LS12 GNO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LS12 GNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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