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M15 BFY

2012 Mercedes Unknown

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Unknown77,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 BFY
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,268 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 116,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 115,993 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,833 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to gain inspection to rear adult seat belts

Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount broken off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

unable to gain inspection to rear adult seat belts

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,120 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,968 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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M15 BFY is a 2012 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M15 BFY is a 2012 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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