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BST 159B

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,487 mi
Last recorded60,487 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 159B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 60,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 57,010 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,758 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 54,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Sep 2020 60,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,889 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,351 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2017 43,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,374 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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BST 159B 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 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 BST 159B, 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

How do I check the history of BST 159B?

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What year was BST 159B registered?

BST 159B is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BST 159B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BST 159B 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.

Does BST 159B have outstanding finance?

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