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BX12 JJL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,345 mi
Last recorded67,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 JJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,819 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,854 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,854 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,917 miles

Central Rear seatbelt buckle not visible and seat base not easy to lift to examine

Different size wheels fitted front and rear axles

Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt buckle not visible and seat base not easy to lift to examine

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,707 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,397 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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BX12 JJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX12 JJL, 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 BX12 JJL registered?

BX12 JJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is BX12 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX12 JJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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