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FN12 LMY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 120,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 58,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,191 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,457 miles

Offside mirror glass crack view ok.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,457 miles

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

Offside mirror glass crack view ok.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,613 miles

o/s mirror damage

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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FN12 LMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FN12 LMY, 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

How do I check the history of FN12 LMY?

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What year was FN12 LMY registered?

FN12 LMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FN12 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 LMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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