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LB12 VMY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,832 mi
Last recorded120,832 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 113,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 113,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 101,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 90,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,927 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,098 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,514 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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LB12 VMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB12 VMY, 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 LB12 VMY registered?

LB12 VMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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