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C56 BNG

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,896 mi
Last recorded120,896 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 BNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2025 112,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 112,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,849 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,440 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Dec 2018 63,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front 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 29 Sep 2018 61,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts in sidewall, none down to the cords

Fail 25 Sep 2017 51,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts in sidewall, none down to the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,946 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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C56 BNG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,129 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 A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C56 BNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C56 BNG registered?

C56 BNG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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