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LN12 RKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,251 mi
Last recorded126,251 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,251 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,533 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,738 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,885 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing wearing outer edges

wipers smearing

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 RKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

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

Is LN12 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 RKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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