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BJ12 ZDR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 97,898 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,854 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,567 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 71,486 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,172 miles

both rear tyres thin on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2017 48,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,138 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 ZDR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc 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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

BJ12 ZDR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is BJ12 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 ZDR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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