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BS04 HAN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS04 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 74,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 68,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,577 miles

under trays

Fail 31 Jul 2020 62,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,692 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 45,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 31,390 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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BS04 HAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 BS04 HAN, 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 BS04 HAN registered?

BS04 HAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BS04 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS04 HAN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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