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BJ61 HFT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 81,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake lagging but still operates

Nearside Rear hand brake lagging but still operates

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 65,759 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake lagging but still operates

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 20,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 17,790 miles

Nearside Front n/s front tyre as slight cut cracking side wall

Offside Front o/s front tyre as slight cut and cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,026 miles

Nearside Front n/s and o/s front tyers as a slight craking side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,850 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut on side

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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BJ61 HFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ61 HFT, 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 BJ61 HFT registered?

BJ61 HFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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