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BG12 FZO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,992 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 91,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,107 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,358 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,448 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perish and worn from the outer edge

Nearside Front slight play on wheel hub

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,052 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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BG12 FZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

BG12 FZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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