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LL12 MEV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,122 mi
Last recorded160,122 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 160,122 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack - passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 160,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle broken - not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack - passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,036 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - underfloor plastic covers fitted as original (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the chassis rail - on the top of the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the joint with the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 May 2019 114,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 82,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,785 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 MEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

LL12 MEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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