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LN12 WVG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,361 mi
Last recorded102,361 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

front number plate slightly damaged but not affecting visability

Pass 15 May 2025 97,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 97,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 84,437 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 84,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,551 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,732 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 WVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

LN12 WVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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