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LN12 RFX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,202 mi
Last recorded111,202 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,202 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 111,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 105,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,672 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges. nsf tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 56,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2016 45,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,448 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RFX, 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 LN12 RFX registered?

LN12 RFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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