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BV12 LRU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 97,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,150 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,581 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 LRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

BV12 LRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BV12 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 LRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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