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LN12 JCY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,712 mi
Last recorded49,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 49,712 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2025 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 39,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 32,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,498 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 23,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 20,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 10,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car wet

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,115 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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LN12 JCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LN12 JCY, 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 LN12 JCY registered?

LN12 JCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is LN12 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 JCY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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