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B23 MRJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 93,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 88,347 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 86,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,084 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,317 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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B23 MRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B23 MRJ, 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 B23 MRJ registered?

B23 MRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is B23 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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