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LM12 FFO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,783 mi
Last recorded131,783 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 121,146 miles

minor engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,554 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 96,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe located behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 96,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe located behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,191 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 FFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFO, 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

How do I check the history of LM12 FFO?

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What year was LM12 FFO registered?

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

Is LM12 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 FFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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