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J55 BCB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 BCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 146,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre shows wear on outside edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,491 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,750 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,467 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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J55 BCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J55 BCB, 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 J55 BCB registered?

J55 BCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is J55 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 BCB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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