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B12 WAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 WAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Damsge Outer Wall and Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 82,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear By Undertray @ Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear By Undertray @ Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Damsge Outer Wall and Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,558 miles

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

under trays engine covers and side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle and some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,283 miles

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B12 WAC, 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 B12 WAC registered?

B12 WAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is B12 WAC safe to buy?

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