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LL12 LGA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,830 mi
Last recorded159,830 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 159,830 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 159,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front brake pads low.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 133,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front brake pads low.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,329 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge and has been repaired

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Slight damage to nearside front head lamp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge and has been repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Slight damage to nearside front head lamp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,588 miles

too clean for emissions test

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 LGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 LL12 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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