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LS12 GWO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 142,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 142,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 134,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 134,269 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 130,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 130,948 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower ADVISE: phone holder on dashboard nr driver

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake back plate corroded and touching brake disc

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges , , (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,237 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread soon need replacing (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres are worn inner edge's

Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,237 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread soon need replacing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

all 4 tyres are worn inner edge's

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 95,653 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre worn in limit 205/55/16/v

Pass 20 May 2016 92,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GWO, 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 GWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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