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AY12 BXD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,930 mi
Last recorded81,930 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 81,930 miles

Nearside 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 22 Dec 2023 81,054 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,280 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,622 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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AY12 BXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY12 BXD, 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 AY12 BXD registered?

AY12 BXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AY12 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 BXD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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