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BF12 TUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside/Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 91,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,266 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 14 Feb 2022 57,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,485 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 11 Feb 2019 42,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges & cracking

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 TUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

BF12 TUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BF12 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 TUJ 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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