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BF12 SXA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,628 mi
Last recorded119,628 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 SXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 119,628 miles

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

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

N/S front wheel welded

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

Fail 20 May 2026 119,628 miles

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

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

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

N/S front wheel welded

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

Pass 16 May 2025 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper blade small split

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 108,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper blade small split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,056 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 104,031 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 10 May 2023 101,519 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 101,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 99,661 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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 88,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 72,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,504 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,439 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 25,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres getting low

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 SXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF12 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

BF12 SXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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