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BK12 YVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,035 mi
Last recorded113,035 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 113,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 113,035 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,379 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,266 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,266 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,240 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,287 miles

both front tyres slightly scrubbing

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 21 Oct 2016 55,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres slightly scrubbing

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,678 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 YVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

BK12 YVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is BK12 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 YVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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