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L11 UKK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 UKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 100,600 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 100,598 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 97,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 154,756 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 154,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,575 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 79,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,951 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads becoming worn

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 64,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 57,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,225 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread

o/s/r tyre outer sideall damage inner edge low tread

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 UKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKK, 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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L11 UKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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