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LM12 DUU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 79,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 73,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 66,256 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 58,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 48,945 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 38,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,253 miles

fan belt deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 21,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

fan belt deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,756 miles

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin,inner and outer wear and is cracking

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall

offside front tyre has inner and outer wear and is cracking

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 DUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DUU, 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 DUU registered?

LM12 DUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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