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LL12 LWK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,349 mi
Last recorded155,349 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 LWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 155,349 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight handbrake travel ( foot type handbrake)

Fail 22 Apr 2026 155,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf rear lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight handbrake travel ( foot type handbrake)

Pass 17 Apr 2025 144,215 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf rear control arm slight play balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,512 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 121,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,765 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 98,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,497 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 95,497 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 85,255 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 85,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edges, but not showing cords at time of test. only just passed at time of test

nearside front tyre bold on outer edges

Pass 4 May 2016 49,127 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 27,687 miles

slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

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 LWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 LWK, 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 LWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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