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LM12 UXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,962 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3.5mm

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,912 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,704 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 UXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

LM12 UXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LM12 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 UXJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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