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BL12 HWB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,359 mi
Last recorded102,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,777 miles

Nearside rack gator deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2024 99,773 miles

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

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

Nearside rack gator deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,730 miles

Nearside Front alloy been welded for a crack

Nearside Front steering rack bellows full of oil indicating a fault but no visable leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Rear alloy been welded for a crack

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,026 miles

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

Nearside slight leak from rack gaitor

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,005 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 55,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,953 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 HWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWB, 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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BL12 HWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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