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BG12 FZF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,267 mi
Last recorded167,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 167,267 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 165,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 158,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 151,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti rattle brake spring weak and could fall out.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 130,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti rattle brake spring weak and could fall out.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,239 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,216 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 99,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,665 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG12 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

BG12 FZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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