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B12 BCC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,835 mi
Last recorded119,835 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 119,835 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 119,835 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,200 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 82,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,723 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,723 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 0/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 57,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,330 miles

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 14 Sep 2018 124,849 miles

Centre exhaust bracket split

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,784 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,784 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,349 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,681 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 64,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,093 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 94,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 18 May 2009 55,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 55,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 40,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine,sill and floor covers fitted

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel

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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B12 BCC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 B12 BCC, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B12 BCC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2017.

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