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BD12 GZN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,449 mi
Last recorded127,449 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 127,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2024 120,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 117,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2022 112,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe looks very corroded (unable to fully inspect as above under-covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,421 miles

All 4 brake discs worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears - Unable to fully inspect due to positions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Parking brake mechanism slow to release

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs worn.

front to rear brake pipes behind under covers look corroded

parking brake release mechanism slow to return

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (behind under covers) (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres starting to wear bald on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2019 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (behind under covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres starting to wear bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,531 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,538 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 GZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BD12 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

BD12 GZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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