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LM12 XMR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,270 mi
Last recorded149,270 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 149,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Engine oil seepage

Pass 19 Oct 2024 141,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 133,215 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old (2012). 205/55/R16 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2022 125,565 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2022 125,565 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,863 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 118,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,007 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 71,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,726 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,636 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 XMR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

LM12 XMR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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