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C25 BAB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,083 mi
Last recorded140,083 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 140,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 134,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 122,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2020 114,369 miles

Parking brake require adjustment or repair

Pass 20 May 2019 105,692 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 105,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 85,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,520 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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C25 BAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 C25 BAB, 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 C25 BAB registered?

C25 BAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is C25 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 BAB 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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