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BN12 YUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 129,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,855 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 77,116 miles

Front discs worn

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

wipers smearing screen

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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BN12 YUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 YUA, 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 BN12 YUA registered?

BN12 YUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BN12 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YUA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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