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LM12 AWN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 100,114 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has welded repair

Offside Front Wheel rim has welded repair

Offside Rear Wheel rim has welded repair

Fail 30 Sep 2025 94,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe to off side rear corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has welded repair

Offside Front Wheel rim has welded repair

Offside Rear Wheel rim has welded repair

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,378 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x 2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,379 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 71,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has cut but cord or ply not exposed

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,086 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,854 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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LM12 AWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM12 AWN, 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 LM12 AWN registered?

LM12 AWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is LM12 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 AWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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