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LR12 KWM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,934 mi
Last recorded203,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 203,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 203,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 178,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,471 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 152,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,202 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 131,643 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,082 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,179 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 46,412 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,760 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR12 KWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LR12 KWM, 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 LR12 KWM registered?

LR12 KWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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