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LM12 AYG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,073 mi
Last recorded106,073 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 106,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,802 miles

Central Upper under tray covering front to back

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,139 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 12 May 2016 35,477 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,103 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 AYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LM12 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

LM12 AYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is LM12 AYG safe to buy?

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