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BW12 AGY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 100,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,450 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 88,248 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 88,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,260 miles

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,241 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,053 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 66,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BW12 AGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BW12 AGY, 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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BW12 AGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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