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BF12 TJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 TJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 151,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 143,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,042 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 127,063 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 125,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 113,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,988 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour nearside and offside (tail lamps tinted) (4.8.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp damaged

stonechip located in windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour nearside and offside (tail lamps tinted) (4.8.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp damaged

stonechip located in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 45,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,054 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 TJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 BF12 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

BF12 TJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BF12 TJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 TJZ 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.

Does BF12 TJZ have outstanding finance?

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