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LL62 UPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 127,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 125,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2024 121,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,707 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,309 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 44,128 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,119 miles

child seat fitted restricting full inspection of seat belt

parking brake requires adjustment

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 UPV 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 69.2%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

LL62 UPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LL62 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 UPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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