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BG12 OPJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,396 mi
Last recorded72,396 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,396 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 72,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 46,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 34,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 30,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 30,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,947 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has worn outer edges

Offside Front Tyre has worn outer edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 26,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has worn outer edges

Offside Front Tyre has worn outer edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,318 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPJ, 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 BG12 OPJ registered?

BG12 OPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 OPJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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