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H12 BJO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,043 mi
Last recorded184,043 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,043 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 184,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,962 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2024 159,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front screw in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2023 151,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 151,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,216 miles

Offside Front Headlight back of headlight damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 149,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight back of headlight damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,946 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip o/s near A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lower light dim and lamp lens damaged not showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 144,946 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing B1 2 BJO (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing B1 2 BJO (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip o/s near A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lower light dim and lamp lens damaged not showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 139,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened has large corrosion holes around front mountings on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 131,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 109,423 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges and has small cut in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,314 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

offside and nearside front torque arm bushes beggining to perish

offside and nearside rear subfame font bushes split and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,362 miles

signs of wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

signs of wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,776 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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H12 BJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 H12 BJO, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H12 BJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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