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BG10 RAB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 RAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 107,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,570 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,721 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,976 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 73,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,291 miles

Front discs lipped

Front pads are starting to get low

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,471 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight aim not the best

Fail 24 Sep 2019 56,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,150 miles

Front discs lipping

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 49,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front discs lipping

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,543 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 42,543 miles

Offside Side repeater not working at mirror (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,556 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

noise from n/s/r hub

Fail 17 Sep 2016 32,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

noise from n/s/r hub

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,704 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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BG10 RAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG10 RAB, 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 BG10 RAB registered?

BG10 RAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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