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BU11 YUX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 145,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 132,203 miles

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

OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 127,249 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 121,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 121,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2022 108,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise rear brake check

Fail 20 May 2022 108,020 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise rear brake check

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 98,800 miles

(BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS)

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,498 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,573 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 78,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,674 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,600 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 53,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 45,270 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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BU11 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BU11 YUX, 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 BU11 YUX registered?

BU11 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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