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BG12 NFE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 90,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 88,389 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 88,378 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,642 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,499 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear nearside rear parking effort low - efficiency requirements only just met (16%) system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,251 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 48,981 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2016 42,296 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 42,296 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,828 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,160 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 NFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG12 NFE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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