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L5 CCE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,376 mi
Last recorded158,376 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 158,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,990 miles

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,918 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 101,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage outer wall

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,091 miles

engine covers and understrays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,602 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

nearside rear tyre cut to cords X2 but still within limits

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 11 May 2015 31,915 miles

Both front tyres are worn to excess on shoulders.

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 12 Nov 2014 14,627 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
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L5 CCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L5 CCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 CCE registered?

L5 CCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is L5 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 CCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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