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BF12 KFO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,571 mi
Last recorded139,571 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 139,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,021 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2024 126,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (under cover) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (under cover) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 122,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,887 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,084 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,396 miles

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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BF12 KFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF12 KFO, 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 BF12 KFO registered?

BF12 KFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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