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BR08 ERS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to determine full extent of corrosion and okay under pressure recommend attention before next mot (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to determine full extent of corrosion and okay under pressure recommend attention before next mot (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 92,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 69,075 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

park brake foot leaver close to no reserve travel

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,981 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,009 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

intel light system inoperative on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,524 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,524 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,776 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,076 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,964 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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BR08 ERS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BR08 ERS, 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 BR08 ERS registered?

BR08 ERS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BR08 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR08 ERS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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