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BD12 HDU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 86,515 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 85,807 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,269 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 33,862 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 33,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,548 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear

engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test

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 HDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDU, 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

How do I check the history of BD12 HDU?

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What year was BD12 HDU registered?

BD12 HDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BD12 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 HDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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