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AV12 BJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,075 mi
Last recorded23,075 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 23,075 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 21,962 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 20,108 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes out to front flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,472 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 16,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,882 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall. Heavily perished and several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, Heavily perished and several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,704 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small cuts to NSR, OSR & NSF tyres.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,123 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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AV12 BJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 BJZ, 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 AV12 BJZ registered?

AV12 BJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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