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BJ12 HKW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 76,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 55,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,826 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BJ12 HKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKW, 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 BJ12 HKW registered?

BJ12 HKW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BJ12 HKW safe to buy?

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