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J66 BSG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,559 mi
Last recorded132,559 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 BSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2024 122,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

all cover fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 122,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

all cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub frame corroded

all underneath Cover fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,725 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 103,725 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,819 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,031 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 3 Aug 2019 76,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,834 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low outside central band on both edges

Offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,876 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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J66 BSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J66 BSG, 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 J66 BSG registered?

J66 BSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is J66 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 BSG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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