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E24 LKE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,735 mi
Last recorded109,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 109,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 100,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,718 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 14 Jan 2023 87,507 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,854 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,296 miles

Covers under the car

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E24 LKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E24 LKE, 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 E24 LKE registered?

E24 LKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is E24 LKE safe to buy?

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