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BV62 TJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,853 miles

Tread on both rear tyres down to minimum limit

Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,853 miles

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

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

Tread on both rear tyres down to minimum limit

Pass 15 Sep 2018 47,573 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,886 miles

bulge n/s/f tyre

rear brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2016 25,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,865 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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BV62 TJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV62 TJZ, 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 BV62 TJZ registered?

BV62 TJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 TJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 TJZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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