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BD62 UXG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,751 mi
Last recorded163,751 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 163,751 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded covered cannot inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear side arm bushes perishing (both)

Fail 15 Dec 2025 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (parking brake ) (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded covered cannot inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear side arm bushes perishing (both)

Pass 3 Jan 2025 152,292 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front steering rack slight movement both side

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner brake disc pitted both

Rear coil spring both covered cannot inspect

Rear side arm bushes both deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2024 152,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure in middle exhaust clamp corroded Brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front steering rack slight movement both side

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner brake disc pitted both

Rear coil spring both covered cannot inspect

Rear side arm bushes both deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2023 146,347 miles

Front both anti roll bar link dust boot deteriorted

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing down on edge

Offside Front brake pipe lightly pitted

Offside Rear brake pipe bulging

Fail 15 Dec 2023 146,347 miles

Front both anti roll bar link dust boot deteriorted

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing down on edge

Offside Front brake pipe lightly pitted

Offside Rear brake pipe bulging

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 139,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,690 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 126,456 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 116,339 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 116,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,789 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,789 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 80,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,687 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 UXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

BD62 UXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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