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L2 RKR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 RKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 80,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,144 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,662 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,944 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 61,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,291 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,598 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,795 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of 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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L2 RKR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L2 RKR, 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 L2 RKR registered?

L2 RKR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is L2 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 RKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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