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BD62 OSG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,988 mi
Last recorded179,988 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 179,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 175,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 165,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 165,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 158,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 141,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,263 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 133,263 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 121,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 119,002 miles

emission too clean

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 OSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

BD62 OSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is BD62 OSG safe to buy?

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