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A12 BEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,624 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 75,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2023 70,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,019 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension and coil springs

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2022 65,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear suspension and coil springs

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,285 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 53,285 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 48,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,606 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 42,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,324 miles

nearside front tyre wearing more to outer of tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,580 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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A12 BEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 A12 BEJ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 BEJ registered?

A12 BEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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