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BF12 SXP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 SXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 93,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin, Advice Replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 93,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin, Advice Replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 78,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 73,607 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 51,332 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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 44,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,960 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,684 miles

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 SXP 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 86.7%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

BF12 SXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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