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LL12 TZA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 117,303 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 117,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms have corrosion and covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 108,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms have corrosion and covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 82,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 76,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,505 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 65,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 47,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,004 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 TZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL12 TZA registered?

LL12 TZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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