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KS12 LNK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,827 mi
Last recorded67,827 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 67,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 50,528 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 50,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front control arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 30,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 28,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,886 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 26,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,158 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 LNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNK, 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 KS12 LNK registered?

KS12 LNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is KS12 LNK safe to buy?

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