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LL12 MJK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,975 miles

Rear rear subframe rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2026 90,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 82,305 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 94 v davante mud and snow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 77,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot split letting out grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,003 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 62,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,147 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine / under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,896 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 33,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MJK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

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

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