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BJ12 ZDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,042 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,955 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 48,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,659 miles

No Emissions Detected

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 ZDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

BJ12 ZDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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