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K7 LFS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,044 mi
Last recorded111,044 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,598 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,598 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 102,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,707 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2020 85,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,263 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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K7 LFS 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 K7 LFS, 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 K7 LFS registered?

K7 LFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is K7 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 LFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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