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BF12 KJV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,152 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 80,152 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,699 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,594 miles

emission reading zero no print out obtained

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,772 miles

engine bay covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 70,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJV, 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 BF12 KJV registered?

BF12 KJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 KJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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