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BD12 GXO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,485 mi
Last recorded83,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 GXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,485 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 83,469 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,524 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 77,524 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 71,545 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 71,545 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear (0.1 (d))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 63,536 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 49,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,596 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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BD12 GXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD12 GXO, 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 BD12 GXO registered?

BD12 GXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 GXO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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