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LE55 TRR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (27 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.4%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE55 TRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 158,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 150,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 146,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one off to arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 143,263 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 137,371 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake poor

brake where incator light on dash pads look ok

rear tyres are a biger size to the front

Fail 7 Jun 2022 137,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake poor

brake where incator light on dash pads look ok

rear tyres are a biger size to the front

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 129,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre low and worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,194 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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LE55 TRR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.4%.

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 LE55 TRR, 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 LE55 TRR registered?

LE55 TRR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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