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LF12 KZN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,865 mi
Last recorded50,865 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 KZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 50,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S FRONT TYRE CUTS/SCUFFS OUTER EDGE, LOW TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 44,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S FRONT DROP LINK DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 KZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LF12 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

LF12 KZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is LF12 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 KZN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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