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L50 YJB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,373 mi
Last recorded68,373 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 YJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,402 miles

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 51,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 48,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 41,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 39,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 34,684 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,157 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,260 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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L50 YJB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L50 YJB, 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 L50 YJB registered?

L50 YJB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is L50 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 YJB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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