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LM12 ZDP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ZDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 87,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 139,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strong (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,565 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cut in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cuts in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cuts in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cut in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cuts in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cuts in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 38,684 miles

both front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

both sides rear tyres on limits and wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2016 38,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

both sides rear tyres on limits and wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts in outer walls but not showing cords (offside front*DANGEROUS*)

plastic sills fitted preventing full inspection

Nail in nearside 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 ZDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

LM12 ZDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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