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LS12 MWU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,978 mi
Last recorded151,978 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 151,978 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 146,132 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 146,132 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 138,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 134,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 129,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,337 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,854 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp broken (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,878 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 MWU 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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

LS12 MWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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