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BU12 YWP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 127,657 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides - Nearside and Offside

Pass 2 Jul 2025 123,407 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,592 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT & REAR? FRONT=205-50X16V,REAR=205-55X16V)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 97,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in wheel bearing. (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in wheel bearing. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,140 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 YWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU12 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

BU12 YWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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