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BF12 VGN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,714 mi
Last recorded32,714 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2020 32,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,693 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,196 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,679 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in side walls not to cordes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,151 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing hs slight play

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 VGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

BF12 VGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VGN shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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