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FR12 LJF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to rim

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 at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 82,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to rim

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,745 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 81,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,708 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 79,708 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,492 miles

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

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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FR12 LJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 FR12 LJF, 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 FR12 LJF registered?

FR12 LJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FR12 LJF safe to buy?

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