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LM60 LOU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,016 mi
Last recorded59,016 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 59,016 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 58,953 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,100 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 46,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,666 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 31 Aug 2016 21,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,311 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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LM60 LOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM60 LOU, 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 LM60 LOU registered?

LM60 LOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LM60 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 LOU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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