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LM12 FML

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,326 mi
Last recorded28,326 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 28,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2026 28,295 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 28,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 21 Aug 2025 27,104 miles

Both front tyres cut on outer wall, no cords showing

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken, exhaust still secure and not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2024 25,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has 2x cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 25,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has 2x cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 24,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall / several bad cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,102 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 18,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,488 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 15,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 13,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,020 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 23 Apr 2015 12,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers worn

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 FML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

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

Is LM12 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 FML shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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