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L12 ETT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,560 mi
Last recorded52,560 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 ETT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 52,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,067 miles

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 8 Nov 2023 52,067 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both registration plates (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 14 Nov 2022 51,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 51,792 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,366 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,278 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 49,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from rear axle area

Poly V belt cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,061 miles

Oil leak from rear axle area

Poor spacing of charaters on both number plates but registration is still easily read

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,669 miles

Diff assy has oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,337 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,875 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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L12 ETT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 L12 ETT, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 ETT registered?

L12 ETT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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