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LM12 OCE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,203 mi
Last recorded167,203 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 OCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 167,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 147,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bottom of arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,644 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,446 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 OCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

LM12 OCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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