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BJ12 ZDT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,318 mi
Last recorded140,318 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 176,001 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 175,970 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 100,872 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,834 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 ZDT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

BJ12 ZDT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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