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YB12 BZE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,889 mi
Last recorded16,889 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 16,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 14,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,268 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 12,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 10,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 9,351 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 7,305 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 7,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 3,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 3,707 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,539 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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YB12 BZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB12 BZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 BZE registered?

YB12 BZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is YB12 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 BZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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