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LS12 GKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,200 mi
Last recorded69,200 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,200 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 11 Feb 2017 62,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring component view

Fail 18 Jun 2016 57,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring component view

Fail 4 Jun 2016 57,008 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted obscuring component view

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre slight worn on outter edges

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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LS12 GKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LS12 GKF, 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 LS12 GKF registered?

LS12 GKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is LS12 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 GKF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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