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LL62 USO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 USO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,318 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 109,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 103,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,593 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,529 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 93,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 78,895 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 69,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 69,011 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover + under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,011 miles

No omissions detected at time of test. 12.35pm 30/01/0217

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

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,087 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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 USO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

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

Is LL62 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 USO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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