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L500 DEA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,286 mi
Last recorded94,286 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 DEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 94,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,373 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,701 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 44,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,021 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 27,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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L500 DEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 L500 DEA, 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 L500 DEA registered?

L500 DEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is L500 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 DEA 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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