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BJ12 DHD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,622 mi
Last recorded140,622 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 140,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undershields loose & hanging down

Fail 26 Nov 2025 140,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undershields loose & hanging down

Pass 3 Jul 2024 134,449 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 131,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 126,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 123,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 117,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 109,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 90,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,433 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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BJ12 DHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ12 DHD, 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 BJ12 DHD registered?

BJ12 DHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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