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BV12 LRA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,059 miles

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

undertray cover fitted obscurring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2024 91,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 79,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,066 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,024 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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BV12 LRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV12 LRA, 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 BV12 LRA registered?

BV12 LRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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