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LL61 YFM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,791 mi
Last recorded42,791 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 YFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 42,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,602 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 31,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm tread depth and slightly cracking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 25,684 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 19,612 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 19,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,817 miles

Nearside front wheel and tyre slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2019 15,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 13,867 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre chunked

Offside Front tyre chunked

Pass 7 Dec 2017 11,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 9,565 miles

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

Front both tyres chunked sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2015 7,488 miles

two child seats are fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 5,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel rim and tyre slightly damaged

Offsidse front wheel rim and tyre slightly damaged

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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LL61 YFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LL61 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

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

Is LL61 YFM safe to buy?

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