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BL12 EKD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,455 mi
Last recorded176,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 176,455 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 158,731 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2025 158,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front oil leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2024 133,844 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 133,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 101,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 101,897 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edges And On 3mm Tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,791 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 63,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 52,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,171 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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BL12 EKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL12 EKD, 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 BL12 EKD registered?

BL12 EKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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