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LS12 GXL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 82,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 82,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,576 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 79,576 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,182 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,251 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 71,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,125 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 65,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,410 miles

Noise on o/s rear brake.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 60,410 miles

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

Noise on o/s rear brake.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,234 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears! (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,535 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 GXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

LS12 GXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is LS12 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 GXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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