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BJ61 OCR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,181 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 61,787 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 23,737 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,249 miles

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

BJ61 OCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ61 OCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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