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L15 JUT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,084 mi
Last recorded112,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 JUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 112,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 100,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 87,971 miles

all brake disk have slight wear

drivers seatbelt retraction stiff. (ok at test)

Fail 29 May 2024 87,971 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

all brake disk have slight wear

drivers seatbelt retraction stiff. (ok at test)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 74,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,782 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 70,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,356 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 43,356 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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L15 JUT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L15 JUT, 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 L15 JUT registered?

L15 JUT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is L15 JUT safe to buy?

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