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AL11 LVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 LVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 74,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 73,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,867 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,137 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 50,065 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Welding cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,043 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 47,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 21,094 miles

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

engine cover fitted unable to check some parts

under cover fitted unable to check some parts

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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AL11 LVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol 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 AL11 LVL, 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 AL11 LVL registered?

AL11 LVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AL11 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL11 LVL 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.

Does AL11 LVL have outstanding finance?

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