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L33 BUU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,992 miles

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

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,542 miles

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,498 miles

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))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,384 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,442 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (255/35r18)

Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (255/35r18)

Pass 26 Oct 2019 40,570 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 85/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,429 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (255/35/18) (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 26,257 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (255/35/18) (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2553518 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 19,316 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L33 BUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L33 BUU, 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 L33 BUU registered?

L33 BUU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is L33 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 BUU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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