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LP12 LWM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,899 mi
Last recorded133,899 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 133,899 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel not locking (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 123,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,317 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,190 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,383 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,890 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 LWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 LP12 LWM, 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 LP12 LWM registered?

LP12 LWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LP12 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 LWM 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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