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LL61 PVW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,228 mi
Last recorded53,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 53,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,838 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,415 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 48,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,188 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 41,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,659 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 34,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,159 miles

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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LL61 PVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LL61 PVW, 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 LL61 PVW registered?

LL61 PVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is LL61 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 PVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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