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BK12 OZX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,732 mi
Last recorded62,732 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 62,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 59,464 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 59,464 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,063 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tread surface . ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in tread no plys / cords visible . Damage to outer wall .

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread no plys / cords visible .

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in tread no plys / cords visible .

Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,049 miles

Cuts in sidewalls of tyres, nearside front and rear, No visible cords.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,789 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 26,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,848 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 OZX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK12 OZX, 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 BK12 OZX registered?

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

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