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J12 LNH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,658 mi
Last recorded124,658 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 LNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 108,882 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 108,881 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,733 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to plys inner surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,573 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J12 LNH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 J12 LNH, 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 J12 LNH registered?

J12 LNH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is J12 LNH safe to buy?

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