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LM12 YZU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,349 mi
Last recorded145,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 136,259 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 116,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,299 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 111,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,932 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside front tyre nailed

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,461 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,186 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

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

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