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BD62 LGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,340 miles

Nearside Front slight noise unable to pinpoint

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,749 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 73,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,663 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 59,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 42,182 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 42,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,197 miles

Brake pad light on

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,295 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 29,111 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,174 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 LGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD62 LGJ, 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 BD62 LGJ registered?

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

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