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LO12 MVM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 147,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower most front arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,095 miles

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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,108 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 112,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,287 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,415 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on centre of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on centre of tread and sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LO12 MVM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LO12 MVM, 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 LO12 MVM registered?

LO12 MVM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LO12 MVM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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