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LL62 CAO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 66,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,731 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 55,731 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 51,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of floor pan area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of floor pan area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,880 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 46,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2020 43,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2019 39,514 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 31 May 2018 35,051 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 30,286 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,324 miles

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

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

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 CAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LL62 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL62 CAO registered?

LL62 CAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is LL62 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 CAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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