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BP12 AON

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre run flat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre run flat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,861 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 91,861 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 84,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,046 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,131 miles

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under vehicle and under bonnet components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,215 miles

Front both tyres have sidewall damage

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,741 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer side wall

n/s/f tyres has cuts to the outer side wall

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,947 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE...

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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BP12 AON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BP12 AON, 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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BP12 AON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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