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BD12 HFM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,867 mi
Last recorded201,867 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 201,867 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 201,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 189,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 177,182 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 168,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 149,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 148,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 132,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,224 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 117,224 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,541 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,473 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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