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R90 MLL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

47,049 mi
Last recorded47,049 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 MLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 47,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 47,049 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2026 54,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,204 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,305 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 43,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,925 miles

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

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

Offside 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 11 Jun 2024 40,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 36,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 32,935 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,516 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,591 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,845 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,215 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 35,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,885 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 29,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,069 miles

engine cover fitted.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 24,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,686 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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R90 MLL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R90 MLL, 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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R90 MLL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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