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LM12 FKY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 143,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2021 108,372 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 103,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,455 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,471 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LM12 FKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM12 FKY, 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 LM12 FKY registered?

LM12 FKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is LM12 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 FKY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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