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LO12 KTC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 159,320 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 147,264 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,061 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,118 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 86,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,637 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 24,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO12 KTC, 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 LO12 KTC registered?

LO12 KTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LO12 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 KTC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO12 KTC have outstanding finance?

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