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B21 TBL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,342 mi
Last recorded51,342 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 TBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 51,342 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 49,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 47,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 44,888 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 41,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 34,810 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 34,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,193 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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B21 TBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 B21 TBL, 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 B21 TBL registered?

B21 TBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is B21 TBL safe to buy?

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