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BO55 KAA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,847 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 92,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low edge*NEEDS ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low edge*NEEDS ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2025 90,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low edge*NEEDS ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low edge*NEEDS ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,779 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

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

Central Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full access to components

Fail 14 Feb 2024 87,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak

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

Central Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full access to components

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust clamp (central) corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,078 miles

front reg plate crack, lower engine covers seepage

rear brake lines greased

Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

front reg plate crack, lower engine covers seepage

Fail 7 Jan 2021 76,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,504 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 71,487 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2018 62,672 miles

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 5 Dec 2017 55,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,662 miles

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

front wipers smearing

incorrect size tyres fitted on the rear

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,509 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 30,509 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 KAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KAA, 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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What year was BO55 KAA registered?

BO55 KAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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