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L25 UPG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,892 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Slightly Defective, Still Providing Aim Image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked With Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 105,928 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,268 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,839 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,057 miles

engine cover under floor tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,666 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 UPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L25 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

L25 UPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is L25 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 UPG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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