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LM12 ZHV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 76,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight split

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,052 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 ZHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

LM12 ZHV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is LM12 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 ZHV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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