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E17 LDP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 LDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 127,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 116,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not connected

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 98,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 102,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 91,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 84,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 84,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 87,321 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 79,400 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,015 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 81,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,897 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,997 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,101 miles

all 4 tyres cracked in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,230 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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E17 LDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 E17 LDP, 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 E17 LDP registered?

E17 LDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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