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LL12 YPM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,926 mi
Last recorded110,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 YPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,926 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 110,926 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyres have cuts on outer sidewall no cords exposed both front and both rear

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

Fail 2 May 2018 41,740 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyres have cuts on outer sidewall no cords exposed both front and both rear

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 27,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 14,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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