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BW12 BYB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 124,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 123,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both rear outers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 72,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,700 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 60,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut but not showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,303 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,340 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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BW12 BYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BW12 BYB, 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 BW12 BYB registered?

BW12 BYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BW12 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 BYB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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