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BJ62 DHY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,842 mi
Last recorded147,842 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 147,842 miles

brake pipes covered/greased

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,846 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear brake pipes are uner covers to the front and cannot be inspected

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,405 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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BJ62 DHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BJ62 DHY, 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 BJ62 DHY registered?

BJ62 DHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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