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LD12 YBM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 YBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 77,083 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 77,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 73,479 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 73,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 70,721 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 70,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 67,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 61,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 56,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indecator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm conti sport 235/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 46,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 34,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 29,251 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. also wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 23,385 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 23,385 miles

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

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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LD12 YBM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LD12 YBM, 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 LD12 YBM registered?

LD12 YBM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LD12 YBM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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