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LM12 OAE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

230,691 mi
Last recorded230,691 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 OAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 230,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 228,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 225,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 224,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 222,231 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 219,490 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 217,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 206,286 miles

Brake pedal has travel before brakes are applied

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 206,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has travel before brakes are applied

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 191,127 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 173,278 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 156,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel should be adjusted. (3.1.6b)

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face wearing thin.

Pass 8 May 2015 113,130 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 OAE, 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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LM12 OAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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