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LM12 ODV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,659 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,579 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 65,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner/outer shoulders (no cords showing)

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner/outer shoulders (no cords showing)

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder

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 ODV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

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

Is LM12 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 ODV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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