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LD12 YCM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,444 mi
Last recorded177,444 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 YCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 177,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 171,651 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 165,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 152,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,133 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,459 miles

2 rear child seats fitted unable to test seat belts

emissions to clean

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,199 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,749 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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LD12 YCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD12 YCM, 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

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What year was LD12 YCM registered?

LD12 YCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LD12 YCM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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