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BF12 SZP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,923 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 111,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,370 miles

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 9 Jan 2024 105,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,623 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,622 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,075 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,504 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 SZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

BF12 SZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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