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BJ12 DWV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,540 mi
Last recorded109,540 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 109,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 19 Nov 2024 105,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,828 miles

f/o/s outer brake pad is worn close to limit

fluid leak from under tray should be investigated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,757 miles

rear offside tyre is worn and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,085 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip screen zone a less than 10mm

Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip screen zone a less than 10mm

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 DWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

BJ12 DWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is BJ12 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 DWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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