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LL12 TZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 89,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,061 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 81,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,331 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,331 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 55,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,925 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,856 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,845 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 27 Mar 2017 30,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 TZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

LL12 TZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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