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LN12 RVM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,656 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,884 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,392 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,104 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 79,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,526 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,859 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,446 miles

both front tyres outer edges poor

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 44,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,782 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 RVM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN12 RVM registered?

LN12 RVM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LN12 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 RVM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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