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BD12 HAX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 142,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 136,709 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 136,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 133,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (Facing Upwards) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Ball Joint (Facing Upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,376 miles

Emissions too clean for test result

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 107,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Emissions too clean for test result

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,309 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,308 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,760 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,454 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 67,424 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres have cracks to inner sidewalls

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HAX, 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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BD12 HAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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