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D5 BTB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,387 mi
Last recorded64,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,192 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Over plates fitted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,153 miles

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

Over plates fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2022 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Over plates fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,789 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 35,789 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,608 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 21,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 15,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 8,885 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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D5 BTB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 D5 BTB, 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 D5 BTB registered?

D5 BTB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is D5 BTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BTB 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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