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BU12 YWO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,767 mi
Last recorded151,767 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 145,789 miles

Central Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front NSF fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear OSR brake disc backplate catching

Fail 7 May 2024 145,789 miles

Central Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front NSF fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear OSR brake disc backplate catching

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

Pass 17 May 2023 138,541 miles

Central EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

NO SPARE WHEEL/KIT

Nearside Front NSF FOG LAMP CRACKED

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,184 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 129,636 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,164 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 YWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU12 YWO, 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 BU12 YWO registered?

BU12 YWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BU12 YWO safe to buy?

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