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L3 TNR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,813 mi
Last recorded66,813 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,282 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 28,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 19,629 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2017 19,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in side wall and tread deep enough to expose cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in side wall and tread but not showing cords at this stage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,045 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 15,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 11,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L3 TNR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L3 TNR, 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 L3 TNR registered?

L3 TNR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is L3 TNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 TNR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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