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L25 AMU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,777 mi
Last recorded113,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,777 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 113,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 168,240 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 168,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,233 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 157,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 98,959 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 98,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 148,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 143,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,743 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 85,743 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,115 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 140,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,713 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 129,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,071 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm ( 205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Prs (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake disc's poor condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm ( 205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,807 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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L25 AMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 L25 AMU, 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 L25 AMU registered?

L25 AMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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