2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL12 LZP
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 118,596 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 LZP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 118,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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LL12 LZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (LL12 LZP) between May 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LL12 LZP Mileage History
- 27/05/201529,865 mi
- 20/05/201641,929 mi+12,064 mi
- 16/04/201846,950 mi+5,021 mi
- 18/04/201950,595 mi+3,645 mi
- 08/06/202162,953 mi+12,358 mi
- 09/06/202162,966 mi+13 mi
- 01/11/202272,990 mi+10,024 mi
- 30/10/202385,927 mi+12,937 mi
- 07/11/202385,953 mi+26 mi
- 01/11/2024101,597 mi+15,644 mi
- 27/10/2025118,596 mi+16,999 mi
Average of roughly 8,516 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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