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BG12 OGW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,523 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers and under bellys fitted

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,521 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal feels spongy

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 111,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,205 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,205 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 92,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 78,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in n\s\f tyre outer sidewall

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,992 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 OGW 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 71.4%.

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 OGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 OGW registered?

BG12 OGW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BG12 OGW safe to buy?

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