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BK12 YUX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,980 mi
Last recorded188,980 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 188,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2022 167,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 158,059 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 158,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 114,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED "STRONGLY ADVISE" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear tyres low on 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 44,182 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 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

BK12 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BK12 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 YUX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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