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BK62 LJF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,964 mi
Last recorded116,964 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 116,445 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,138 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 67,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,315 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 45,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bold on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,288 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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BK62 LJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK62 LJF, 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

How do I check the history of BK62 LJF?

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What year was BK62 LJF registered?

BK62 LJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BK62 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 LJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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