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BNZ 2822

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,648 mi
Last recorded187,648 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2822
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 187,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 176,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 166,275 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 166,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 147,987 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,804 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some scoring o/s &n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear under trays fitted

rear park brake performance only just met limit

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some scoring offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some scoring offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut/damaged outer sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside some wear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BNZ 2822 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BNZ 2822, 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 BNZ 2822 registered?

BNZ 2822 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is BNZ 2822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2822 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.

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