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L12 EFP

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,114 mi
Last recorded91,114 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 EFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 91,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 75,570 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 75,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 65,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,556 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 54,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 50,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 43,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,595 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,483 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,504 miles

front tyres getting low and worn on 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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L12 EFP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 L12 EFP, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L12 EFP registered?

L12 EFP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is L12 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 EFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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