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LM12 FOT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,212 mi
Last recorded143,212 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 143,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 138,569 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 138,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emission not detected

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

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

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,180 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 107,079 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,248 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,529 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FOT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOT, 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

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What year was LM12 FOT registered?

LM12 FOT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is LM12 FOT safe to buy?

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