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BP12 AUC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,821 mi
Last recorded122,821 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 AUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 122,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 116,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,539 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres low in tread

Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,539 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres low in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,956 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,734 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 AUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

BP12 AUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2012.

Is BP12 AUC safe to buy?

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