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BD62 CMU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 CMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system stays on

Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system stays on

Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,480 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,858 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,608 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 CMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD62 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

BD62 CMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BD62 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 CMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD62 CMU have outstanding finance?

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