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LM12 UXN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,189 mi
Last recorded157,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 157,189 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 156,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,156 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,156 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,370 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,579 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 38,579 miles

Emissions not tested low emission (7.3.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,959 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 UXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXN, 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

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What year was LM12 UXN registered?

LM12 UXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LM12 UXN safe to buy?

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