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LM12 XNL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 96,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,237 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 70,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 65,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2018 54,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,837 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outter tread and cuts around outter wall

Pass 2 May 2016 39,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,068 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2015 35,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

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 XNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

LM12 XNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is LM12 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 XNL 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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