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L2 XSJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,327 mi
Last recorded99,327 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 XSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 99,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 75,694 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 75,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,956 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged 225/40 x 18 92 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,291 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,225 miles

crack in nearside rear light lamp

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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L2 XSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 L2 XSJ, 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 L2 XSJ registered?

L2 XSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is L2 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 XSJ 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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