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BF12 KJX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,973 mi
Last recorded84,973 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and cracking inner(advise change) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (no cords showing advise change) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 79,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,742 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 72,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,285 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 61,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,782 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,405 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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BF12 KJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

BF12 KJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BF12 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 KJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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