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LL62 UTB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,521 mi
Last recorded147,521 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 147,521 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 147,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2025 138,780 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 138,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 126,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 126,295 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected foot handbrake not releasing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slow to release. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,989 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 UTB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

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

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The MOT history for LL62 UTB 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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