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LN12 RJO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,476 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,461 miles

Engine under-tray fitted.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,715 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 80,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 63,839 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber damping effect is slightly reduced

undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 May 2016 63,839 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front shock absorber damping effect is slightly reduced

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,416 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 RJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

LN12 RJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LN12 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 RJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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