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BJ12 WAL

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 39,140 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 39,140 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 101,255 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,991 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 22,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,615 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 92,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 15,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,852 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear traling arms middil front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,193 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,039 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,464 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges-225/40/18 y xl mo continental

Offside Front tyre worn on edges -225/40/18 y xl mo continental

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 y xl mo hankook (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges-225/40/18 y xl mo continental

Offside Front tyre worn on edges -225/40/18 y xl mo continental

Offside Rear tyre close to limit -255/35/18 y xl mo hankook

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,945 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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 WAL is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 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 WAL, 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 7 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 WAL registered?

BJ12 WAL is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2019.

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The MOT history for BJ12 WAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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