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BU12 KAS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 KAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 91,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,643 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 1 Mar 2024 64,134 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 58,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 46,999 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 46,999 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm ball joint has excessive play/ movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,048 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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BU12 KAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 BU12 KAS, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU12 KAS registered?

BU12 KAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU12 KAS safe to buy?

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