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LN12 RKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,546 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 101,487 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 92,615 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2024 92,615 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 83,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 74,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 68,253 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 68,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault c111000 / c111200 / c111600 / c111700 osf speed sensor system fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 64,562 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,339 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 RKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

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

Is LN12 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 RKF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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