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BF12 TTU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 TTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 146,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 122,216 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 122,216 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 106,906 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 106,906 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 86,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 85,832 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces have significant lips worn into the disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,468 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,619 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,373 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,310 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,283 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,120 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 TTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

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

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