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BJ62 JUV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,316 mi
Last recorded151,316 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 151,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 141,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 140,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 131,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,387 miles

Hand brake slightly long

Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,004 miles

parking brake effort poor

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,135 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,771 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,805 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 51,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 41,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

BJ62 JUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is BJ62 JUV safe to buy?

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