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BO55 LFT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,477 mi
Last recorded45,477 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 45,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 43,257 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 41,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,377 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 40,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 39,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,994 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,733 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some 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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BO55 LFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BO55 LFT, 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 BO55 LFT registered?

BO55 LFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is BO55 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 LFT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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