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EA12 BGU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,997 mi
Last recorded37,997 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 37,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 35,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 30,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,666 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 17,369 miles

under trays fitted under vehicle and over engine bay.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,062 miles

O/S/F tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,045 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has splits on inner sidewall

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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EA12 BGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA12 BGU, 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 EA12 BGU registered?

EA12 BGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is EA12 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 BGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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