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BT12 JTY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 JTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 86,134 miles

off side front inner wheel rim dented / buckled

Fail 20 Apr 2026 86,102 miles

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

off side front brake hose and abs lead insecure. come away from strut mount

off side front inner wheel rim dented / buckled

Pass 9 Apr 2025 82,296 miles

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

near side front inner wheel rim dented and buckled

off side rear lower position lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2025 82,099 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near side front lower swivel joint ( rearmost arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play off side front lower swivel joint ( rearmost arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front inner wheel rim dented and buckled

off side rear lower position lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,195 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,779 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre outer shoulder wearing / deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 70,592 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side front rearmost lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre outer shoulder wearing / deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,637 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 62,611 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,359 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR WINDSCREEN.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated ADVISE CHECK FOR PUNCTURE/WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER SIDE WALLS CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 57,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,426 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 43,426 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,147 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen stone chipped.

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 JTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

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

Is BT12 JTY safe to buy?

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