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BV12 LWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,489 mi
Last recorded106,489 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 98,798 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 90,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 90,881 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,620 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,894 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,661 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,236 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 LWH 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 92.9%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

BV12 LWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BV12 LWH safe to buy?

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