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LO12 JFN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,587 mi
Last recorded42,587 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 JFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Side Wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 38,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,477 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,255 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,199 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracks To Inner/Outer Sidewalls

Both Rear Tyres Cracks To Inner/Outer Sidewalls

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,457 miles

Both front tyres perishing outer edges

Both rear tyres perishing outer sidewall

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 11,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,448 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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LO12 JFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO12 JFN, 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 LO12 JFN registered?

LO12 JFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LO12 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 JFN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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