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BF12 DOJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 91,596 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2025 89,210 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 83,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,025 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,106 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 19,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF12 DOJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BF12 DOJ, 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 BF12 DOJ registered?

BF12 DOJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BF12 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 DOJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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