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KS12 LJU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,289 mi
Last recorded130,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 130,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,921 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,566 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 98,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,323 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front Brake pads worn

Parking brake performance poor

Rear Brake discs worn

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished & cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn to limit

Rear Brake discs & pads worn

Rear Parking brake performance poor

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished and cracked

Parking brake performance slightly poor

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,580 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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KS12 LJU 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 92.3%.

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 KS12 LJU, 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 KS12 LJU registered?

KS12 LJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is KS12 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 LJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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