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LB12 VNS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,645 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,931 miles

Central exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,320 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust middle section to rear box clamp is corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 71,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 61,062 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,053 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,196 miles

front discs some wear

Fail 31 Jul 2015 35,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs some wear

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 VNS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

LB12 VNS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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