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B3 BHT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 94,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 82,938 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,530 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2023 76,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 61,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,053 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,398 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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B3 BHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B3 BHT, 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 B3 BHT registered?

B3 BHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is B3 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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