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LL62 UFV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,183 mi
Last recorded195,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 UFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 195,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Would clean up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Park brake bracket Brocken off subframe

Fail 16 Jan 2026 194,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling Arm on suspension arm disconnected, clicked back on (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Would clean up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Park brake bracket Brocken off subframe

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, also have cuts no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 168,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8-2mm Remaining, Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park Brake Cable Support Bracket Come Off Rear Subframe

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8-2mm Remaining. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,626 miles

O/S hand brake cable guide has come off rear sub frame

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 181,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre average 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre average 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack from top screen on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,501 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 41,436 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 32,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 20,054 miles

N/S/F Tyre slightly scrubbing on Inner & Outer edges

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2015 13,706 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 UFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

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

Is LL62 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 UFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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