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LN12 ODS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,368 mi
Last recorded152,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 152,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Hub slightly damaged lower section (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 152,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 141,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,391 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 126,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Automatic headlamp leveling arm detached

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,731 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,453 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 92,452 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,749 miles

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 12 Jun 2019 67,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,565 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,728 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted side window

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted side window

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,573 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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LN12 ODS 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 70.6%.

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 LN12 ODS, 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 LN12 ODS registered?

LN12 ODS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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