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BK12 FUY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2025 103,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,086 miles

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

Rear both rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,815 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges and outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

offside front tyre bald inside edge and outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

Fail 22 Nov 2023 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges and outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

offside front tyre bald inside edge and outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 64,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,198 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,945 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,865 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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BK12 FUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK12 FUY, 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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BK12 FUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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