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BJ62 DKL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall cut and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance poor, requirments just met

Fail 9 Jan 2026 98,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall cut and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight damage

OIL LEAK!! undertray contaminated, further investigation required

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OIL LEAK!! undertray contaminated, further investigation required

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,440 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also lower gaiter deteriorated & seeping grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,795 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres heavily worn

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear and o/s front tyres heavily worn

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,909 miles

oil leak(belly pan fitted)

rear pads look very low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,274 miles

emissions trigger point not met

Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,373 miles

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

slight free play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,411 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,935 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 DKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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