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LN12 WVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,143 mi
Last recorded111,143 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 WVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 109,675 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 105,267 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,514 miles

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

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

handbrake, reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 87,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 75,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,449 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LN12 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

LN12 WVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LN12 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 WVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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