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BT12 ZZA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,465 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory brake pad wear warning light on

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 112,465 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside front (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory brake pad wear warning light on

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear subframe starting to corrode at brackets

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,196 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,919 miles

parking brake efficency low

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,398 miles

Front 225 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted

Offside Rear Handbrake cable rattles

Rear 255 / 35 / 18 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc inner faces corroded slightly

emissions too clean to measure a reading

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 ZZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT12 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

BT12 ZZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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