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L800 VES

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,467 mi
Last recorded57,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 VES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 57,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,507 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,505 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,145 miles

undertrays fitted to underside and covers in engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,451 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 22,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L800 VES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 L800 VES, 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 L800 VES registered?

L800 VES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is L800 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 VES 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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