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LM12 ODK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,930 mi
Last recorded127,930 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 127,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 127,225 miles

Emissions unable to be completed e m l light on under tray covered in oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

engine under tray coverd in oil

Pass 23 Aug 2025 118,017 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 118,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 109,688 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

park brake low on 16%

Pass 24 Aug 2023 102,162 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2023 101,937 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2022 93,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 84,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 65,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 45,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 43,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,557 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 ODK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 ODK, 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 ODK registered?

LM12 ODK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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