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L23 CMS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self level unit lever arm broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bottom arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bottom arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,556 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe that runs along under body of the chassis has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,492 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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L23 CMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L23 CMS, 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 L23 CMS registered?

L23 CMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is L23 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 CMS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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