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LM12 AZL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,211 mi
Last recorded180,211 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 180,211 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 150,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 137,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,756 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 29,854 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 23,499 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 AZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 AZL, 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 AZL registered?

LM12 AZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is LM12 AZL safe to buy?

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