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EA12 BGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 54,657 miles

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed /// o/s low

Fail 2 May 2025 54,657 miles

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

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed /// o/s low

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,493 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 52,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 51,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 47,558 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,220 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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EA12 BGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BGX, 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 EA12 BGX registered?

EA12 BGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is EA12 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 BGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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