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LN12 LFV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,939 mi
Last recorded122,939 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 122,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,903 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 115,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,648 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 62,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake appears to be binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,702 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Rear seat belts not checked due to luggage

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,396 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,783 miles

Both rear and osf inner sidewalls splitting

Fail 7 Oct 2015 19,783 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear and osf inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,199 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 LFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LN12 LFV, 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

How do I check the history of LN12 LFV?

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What year was LN12 LFV registered?

LN12 LFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is LN12 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 LFV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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