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BL12 KLU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 90,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 85,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 72,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,588 miles

Undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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 KLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL12 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

BL12 KLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is BL12 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 KLU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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