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BG12 MZO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack slightly worn

Fail 21 May 2026 98,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached / front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,974 miles

sump pan corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,996 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 69,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,931 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 60,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint short arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,338 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,896 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 MZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZO, 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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BG12 MZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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