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BG12 FYM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,667 mi
Last recorded81,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 53,053 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,111 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 42,111 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner tyre wall cut but not down to cords

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,441 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and inner sidewall splitting

Offside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Slight buckle to nearside front wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,441 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and inner sidewall splitting

Offside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight buckle to nearside front wheel

Pass 3 May 2016 23,572 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 23,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 FYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG12 FYM, 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 BG12 FYM registered?

BG12 FYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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