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BT12 JTV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 JTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 104,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall split. Not to cords. Tyre size 225/40/18

Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,803 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear indicator on

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 36,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level slightly low

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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BT12 JTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 BT12 JTV, 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 BT12 JTV registered?

BT12 JTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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