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BD12 WXW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,115 mi
Last recorded100,115 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,595 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,604 miles

Full undertrays fitted full check not carried out

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 67,554 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under tray and o/s/f lower suspension components covered in fluid possible auto transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,345 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 57,321 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,675 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,879 miles

undetected peak on emissions (too clean)

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 WXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

BD12 WXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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