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LL12 LZT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,633 mi
Last recorded155,633 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 LZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 155,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 150,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 140,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 140,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 130,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 121,587 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,869 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,527 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 LZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

LL12 LZT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is LL12 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 LZT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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