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LM12 UXK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both parking brake cable support brackets disconnected from rear sub frame

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,853 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 79,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,621 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2024 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 65,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 53,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM12 UXK?

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What year was LM12 UXK registered?

LM12 UXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is LM12 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 UXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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