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LL12 GUW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,539 mi
Last recorded124,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 124,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded / insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,196 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,344 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 95,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached both front rear joints (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 55,651 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear on inner edges. offside perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,324 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL12 GUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL12 GUW, 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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LL12 GUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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