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BD12 HDL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,056 mi
Last recorded174,056 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 174,056 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 168,993 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 168,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,853 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 59,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,968 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 40,968 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,386 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 HDL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HDL, 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 BD12 HDL registered?

BD12 HDL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BD12 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 HDL 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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