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BF12 ZDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 115,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,438 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPE TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 106,734 miles

Nearside 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 BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,963 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes grabbing slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,228 miles

Brake fluid level above maximum

Rear brake discs lipped

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid level above maximum

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside front tyre heavily wearing edges

Rear brake discs lipped

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,753 miles

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

Front tyres wearing edges

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,753 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing edges

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,998 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 ZDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

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

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