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LP12 FOM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,888 mi
Last recorded166,888 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 FOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 166,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 160,711 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 160,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,859 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 155,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 143,837 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 143,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 126,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 112,283 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,174 miles

Wipers judder

Fail 29 Jun 2016 108,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber worn

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Wipers judder

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,933 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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LP12 FOM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LP12 FOM, 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

How do I check the history of LP12 FOM?

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What year was LP12 FOM registered?

LP12 FOM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LP12 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 FOM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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