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L11 THY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,396 mi
Last recorded46,396 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 THY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 39,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,854 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 36,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,930 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,865 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,542 miles

Rear both tyres lightly cracking round sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

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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L11 THY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L11 THY, 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 L11 THY registered?

L11 THY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is L11 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 THY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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