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LJ12 VAV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 98,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system modified

modified suspension

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,672 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 22 May 2023 93,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,504 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 93,504 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 84,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN PAST CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN PAST CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES BALD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,745 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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LJ12 VAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ12 VAV, 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 LJ12 VAV registered?

LJ12 VAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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