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B15 ERW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 ERW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 141,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,996 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,822 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror loose ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 94,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet open warning lamp illuminated even when bonnet fully closed

Brake pad warning light illuminated

No emissions reading vehicle too clean to register

Offside Front Brake warning wire damaged

Pass 22 May 2019 88,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp cracked across about 70% (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in n/s/r wheel arch by sound proving (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in n/s/r wheel arch by sound proving (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside related components

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside related components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,807 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,534 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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B15 ERW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 B15 ERW, 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 B15 ERW registered?

B15 ERW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is B15 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 ERW 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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