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LF12 DKU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,841 mi
Last recorded69,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,933 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,007 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 33,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,511 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LF12 DKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LF12 DKU, 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 LF12 DKU registered?

LF12 DKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LF12 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 DKU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF12 DKU have outstanding finance?

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