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LR12 MVU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 MVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 127,638 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play close to excess ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on nearside close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 119,358 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 119,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering arm

Pass 2 May 2023 100,994 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2022 97,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2022 97,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,725 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,235 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory note engine oil leak oil cooler area

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,297 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,991 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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LR12 MVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 MVU, 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

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What year was LR12 MVU registered?

LR12 MVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 MVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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