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LS12 BBK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 133,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,191 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 114,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,633 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine covering under carriage and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Sticking causing hand brake light to stay on (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS12 BBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS12 BBK, 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 LS12 BBK registered?

LS12 BBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LS12 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 BBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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