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BG12 YSJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,569 mi
Last recorded156,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 156,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 156,565 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 139,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,288 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 106,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,251 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 87,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,584 miles

front brake discs very worn

rear brake discs very worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,989 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 YSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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