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LS12 MWA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,279 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges but tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges but tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

certain components obscured from view

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,878 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,468 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,770 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,220 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,727 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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LS12 MWA 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 86.7%.

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 LS12 MWA, 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 LS12 MWA registered?

LS12 MWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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