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BP12 ATF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 146,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 146,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,448 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 117,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,798 miles

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,568 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,080 miles

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 ATF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BP12 ATF, 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 BP12 ATF registered?

BP12 ATF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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