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FR12 LKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,703 mi
Last recorded127,703 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 LKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,703 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both N/S and O/S Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 127,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both N/S and O/S Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,269 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded control arm ball joint (rear arm) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer wheel rim badly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both inner and outer edges 225/4019 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225/4019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2018 74,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,730 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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FR12 LKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FR12 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

FR12 LKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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