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LN12 RKU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,741 mi
Last recorded81,741 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 81,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2023 55,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,818 miles

both front tyres starting to crack inbetween tread 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,422 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,676 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 33,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,816 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 RKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RKU, 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

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What year was LN12 RKU registered?

LN12 RKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is LN12 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 RKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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