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FN12 BCU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,295 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

X2 Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

x2 fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

tpms message on dash

x2 fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

x2 fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,026 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,204 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,861 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,478 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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FN12 BCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN12 BCU, 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 FN12 BCU registered?

FN12 BCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FN12 BCU safe to buy?

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