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BK12 YVG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 111,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre on 3mm (255/35r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre on 3mm (255/35r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2025 179,951 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front middle control arm ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower control arms bush's badly worn, splitting/cracking & starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear discs badly corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre on 3mm (255/35r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre on 3mm (255/35r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 110,821 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 109,629 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,629 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both rear (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,667 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,558 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 93,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,955 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,361 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,922 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,094 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 YVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 YVG registered?

BK12 YVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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