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BD62 UWZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 UWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,285 miles

Nearside accident damage to front bumper

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 May 2026 87,281 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside accident damage to front bumper

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 May 2025 84,921 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper

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

Pass 2 May 2024 81,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 81,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside DRL insecure/damaged

Pass 25 May 2023 78,853 miles

Nearside DRL insecure/damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 78,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside DRL insecure/damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on edges 245/40/17

Fail 18 May 2022 74,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on edges 245/40/17

Pass 26 May 2021 67,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside, front arms, boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 62,381 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 56,688 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 51,178 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 51,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 45,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17

Pass 19 May 2016 38,664 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall 245/40/17

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2015 31,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

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

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