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KE12 LJN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,233 mi
Last recorded129,233 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,233 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 123,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,763 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,508 miles

both front wheels have play but not excessive

slice in nearside front outer tyre wall but not to cord

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,590 miles

play in nearside front wheel but not excessive

play in offside front wheel but not excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,407 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Outer Edges

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,482 miles

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,586 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KE12 LJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 KE12 LJN, 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 KE12 LJN registered?

KE12 LJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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