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BB06 EMS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB06 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,181 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,480 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,480 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 63,096 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,142 miles

OSF seatbelt retracts slowly.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF seatbelt retracts slowly.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,011 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 52,011 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 15,807 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre depths worn on the edges

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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BB06 EMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BB06 EMS, 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 BB06 EMS registered?

BB06 EMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BB06 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB06 EMS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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