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BG12 NEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,890 mi
Last recorded43,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,890 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,889 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm big cuts on the outside wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rubber split n/s/f (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,974 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,766 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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BG12 NEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG12 NEJ, 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 BG12 NEJ registered?

BG12 NEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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