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BGZ 3725

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 3725
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 143,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting point on the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting point on the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both lower arm mounting points on the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 138,438 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 122,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 114,504 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 8 Aug 2022 114,403 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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BGZ 3725 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGZ 3725, 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 BGZ 3725 registered?

BGZ 3725 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is BGZ 3725 safe to buy?

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