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BJ12 HKF

2012 Mercedes-benz 350

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 35059,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 128,787 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping from engine bay lower cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,072 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,692 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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BJ12 HKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 350 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 59,110 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 HKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 HKF registered?

BJ12 HKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 HKF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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