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LM12 FLP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,167 mi
Last recorded108,167 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 108,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,408 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

damage to front of bonnet and nearside door and nearside rear quarter

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,110 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to nearside rear door

offside front tyre bald inner and outer edge

outer sill cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,966 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 FLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

LM12 FLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is LM12 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 FLP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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