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BK12 VFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,886 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 76,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,182 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 26,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

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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BK12 VFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK12 VFJ, 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 BK12 VFJ registered?

BK12 VFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is BK12 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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