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LL12 LVW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,255 mi
Last recorded142,255 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 142,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,812 miles

Clean emissions

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,229 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play on o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 18 May 2016 64,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,397 miles

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

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

all four road wheels buckled

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,073 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 LVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

LL12 LVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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