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BYZ 1

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,977 mi
Last recorded63,977 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,977 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, pitted and quite scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner brake pads going crumbly at edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside plastic floor trim slightly insecure at rear

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,200 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,815 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,269 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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BYZ 1 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BYZ 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYZ 1 registered?

BYZ 1 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is BYZ 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYZ 1 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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