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BU12 YYZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,696 mi
Last recorded111,696 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 111,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 97,138 miles

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

Under trays/Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection!

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,750 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,527 miles

under trays and egine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,197 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 YYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

BU12 YYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BU12 YYZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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