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DB04 BNB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,128 mi
Last recorded98,128 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 98,128 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2026 135,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,754 miles

engine cover undertrays

Pass 22 Apr 2024 122,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,662 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,069 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,833 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,252 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

both front tyres treads scuffed+tyres wearing from the edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,946 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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DB04 BNB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DB04 BNB, 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 DB04 BNB registered?

DB04 BNB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is DB04 BNB safe to buy?

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