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LN12 RLO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,723 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 52,721 miles

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,117 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,539 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,539 miles

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

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

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 RLO 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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

LN12 RLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is LN12 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 RLO 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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