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L24 SCO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 SCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 81,372 miles

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

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2026 81,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,041 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,999 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Aug 2023 64,899 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front levelling device detatched (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlight will need aiming correctly once levelling device is connected

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

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

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,871 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,198 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,872 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,978 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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L24 SCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L24 SCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L24 SCO registered?

L24 SCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is L24 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 SCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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