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BD62 VMM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 120,277 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 109,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,478 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,011 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,011 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,490 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,478 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2016 55,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,507 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 41,487 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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 VMM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

BD62 VMM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 VMM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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