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LL12 TZX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,792 mi
Last recorded140,792 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 140,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 140,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,524 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,388 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 91,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread depth 2mm and worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

service B3 warning light

Pass 8 May 2015 45,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

o/s and n/s front tyres worn uneven on inside edges

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 TZX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZX, 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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LL12 TZX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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