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L1 SCB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

101,167 mi
Last recorded101,167 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 101,167 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 157,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 97,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 155,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 152,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,308 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 87,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable support bracket insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2022 150,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 150,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,582 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,531 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,367 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 142,367 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,369 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2020 84,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded of main above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded of main above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2019 135,950 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front chip in screen

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sidewall damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,899 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,247 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,863 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 85,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,462 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,062 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,127 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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L1 SCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 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 L1 SCB, 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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L1 SCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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