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LL62 BZS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,789 mi
Last recorded152,789 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 BZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 152,789 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone cheap (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak under tray fitted restricting inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bth n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2023 139,383 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 139,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,148 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,873 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crosses from n/s to o/s above subfram (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes , front to rear pipe floor into wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 117,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,389 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,256 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre side wall damage not to cord

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,346 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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LL62 BZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LL62 BZS, 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 LL62 BZS registered?

LL62 BZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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The MOT history for LL62 BZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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