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BO55 BYY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,656 mi
Last recorded104,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 104,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 104,655 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 153,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 153,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 96,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 138,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,871 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 128,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 77,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 117,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,777 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,219 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,052 miles

Advise split/cut in inside sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 61,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,220 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

small chip in zone a . (smaller tham 10mm)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,934 miles

rear tyres wearing low.

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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BO55 BYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BO55 BYY, 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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BO55 BYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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