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LL12 LDN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,075 mi
Last recorded74,075 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,075 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both reae (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,943 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 73,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,599 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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LL12 LDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL12 LDN, 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 LL12 LDN registered?

LL12 LDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is LL12 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 LDN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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