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L99 VLS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,071 mi
Last recorded52,071 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,887 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,812 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,450 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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L99 VLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L99 VLS, 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

How do I check the history of L99 VLS?

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What year was L99 VLS registered?

L99 VLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is L99 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 VLS shows 10 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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