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BD62 AWZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 AWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 116,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,760 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear - (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,105 miles

n/s/f brake binding/dragging slightly

oil leak from throttle body onto engine mount

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Wipers starting to smear very slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,576 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,834 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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BD62 AWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD62 AWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD62 AWZ registered?

BD62 AWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 AWZ safe to buy?

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