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BN12 YUL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,292 mi
Last recorded82,292 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 82,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 79,403 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 74,143 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 67,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 61,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 57,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 54,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,377 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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BN12 YUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN12 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

BN12 YUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is BN12 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YUL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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