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K2 BCN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 BCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 107,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,235 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,286 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 80,286 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,198 miles

recommend wiper blades

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing very low nearing limit STRONG ADVISE

recommend wiper blades

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 43,736 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,492 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 31,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K2 BCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K2 BCN, 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 K2 BCN registered?

K2 BCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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