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B20 RLT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

54,257 mi
Last recorded54,257 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 54,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 86,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 77,889 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 36,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,215 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 32,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,268 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,621 miles

all 4 tyres have cracked side walls

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,736 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 43,736 miles

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,448 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 38,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,578 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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B20 RLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 B20 RLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B20 RLT registered?

B20 RLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is B20 RLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 RLT shows 29 tests with a 93.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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