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LN12 JFA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,105 mi
Last recorded133,105 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 133,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 128,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 128,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,130 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 122,067 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2023 111,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,938 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 88,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 74,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,596 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 JFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

LN12 JFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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