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LR12 XHM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,349 mi
Last recorded132,349 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 132,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 132,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn f\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn f\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 121,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,733 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 25,469 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 25,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP LIGHT ON (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,290 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,432 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 13,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 13,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XHM 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 XHM, 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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LR12 XHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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