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BJ62 UFN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,169 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 115,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,139 miles

Front headlamps honeycomb effect

Rear honeycomb effect

Fail 30 Jun 2020 102,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps honeycomb effect

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

Rear honeycomb effect

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front headlamps have honeycomb effect covers

both rear position lamps have honeycomb effect covers

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,567 miles

Front fog lamp missing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,867 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,106 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 50,076 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,911 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 34,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,876 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre: shoulder worn almost through to cords.

Vehicles internal adjuster altered to re-check headlamp aim.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre: shoulder worn almost through to cords.

Vehicles internal adjuster altered to re-check headlamp aim.

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 UFN 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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

BJ62 UFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 UFN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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