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BN12 ZPP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,027 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 71,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,060 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,734 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,296 miles

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 11 Mar 2017 46,666 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,788 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

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 ZPP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZPP, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 ZPP?

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What year was BN12 ZPP registered?

BN12 ZPP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 ZPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZPP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 ZPP have outstanding finance?

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